Strawberry Spinach Salad With Pecans And Balsamic Vinegar Recipe 55

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the first eight ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate for 1 hour., Just before serving, combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Shake dressing and drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the spinach, strawberries, Gorgonzola cheese, and pecans in a large bowl.
• Stir the balsamic vinegar and honey together in a bowl; slowly stream the olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Add the balsamic vinegar to a small pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium low heat and let cook until it reduces to about ½ cup. Approximately 20 minutes (time may vary).
• When balsamic glaze (reduction) has finished reducing remove from heat, pour into a small container and place in the refrigerator to cool completely.
• In a large bowl toss together baby spinach, strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese.
• Pour cooled balsamic glaze over the salad and serve.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS FETA AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Add vinegar to a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat and allow to boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour into a jar or bowl, add olive oil, dijon mustard, honey and whisk to blend while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Thin with a little water if desired. Set aside.
• Add pecans, brown sugar and butter to a small non-stick skillet and cook over medium-heat, stirring constantly until sugar starts to melt and caramelize, about 2 - 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate in a single layer to cool.
• In a salad bowl toss together spinach, strawberries, half of the feta, red onion and pecans. Drizzle about 1/3 of the dressing over salad then plate and drizzle remaining dressing over individual portions and top with remaining half of the feta. Serve immediately.

SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Toast the pecans: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the pecans smell fragrant and the center of a pecan is tan when the pecan is broken in half. (Do not walk away from the oven in the last few minutes of cooking. This is when nuts love to burn.) Transfer to a cutting board and roughly chop.
• Place the sliced onions in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad (this keeps their flavor but removes the harsh onion bite).
• Prepare the dressing: In small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients-vinegar, oil, poppy seeds, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper-until well combined. (Alternatively, you can shake the ingredients together in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid).
• Assemble the salad: Place the spinach in a great big serving bowl. Add the strawberries. Drain the red onion and add it as well. Drizzle about half of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat the leaves. Assess the amount of dressing. You want the spinach leaves to be nicely moistened but not swimming in dressing. Add a little more if needed to suit your preferences. Add the feta and pecans. Toss lightly to combine. Serve immediately, with extra dressing on the side as desired.

STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette, combine the vinegar, oil, mustard, and a little salt and pepper to taste.
• Whisk or shake in a jar until emulsified.
• Taste the dressing, and adjust to your liking.
• For the salad, combine the strawberries, onions and spinach in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss gently with the dressing just before serving.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk until fully combined.
• Place the spinach in a large salad bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine. Add the strawberries, blueberries, red onion, avocado, goat cheese crumbles, and basil to the bowl. Gently toss to combine.