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spinach salad with strawberry balsamic vinaigrette

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Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
@Linky1
Whitewater, WI

My favorite greens are spinach and arugula mixed. Both that or spinach on its own work well for this. You can substitute crumbled Feta or blue cheese for the goat cheese.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For spinach salad with strawberry balsamic vinaigrette

  • 1/4 c
    fresh strawberry puree or strawberry preserves
  • 2 Tbsp
    balsamic vinegar
  • 6 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil (best quality)
  • 1 pinch
    sea salt and black pepper
  • 4 c
    spinach and arugula mixed greens, or favorite variety
  • 1/4 c
    crumbled goat, Feta or blue cheese
  • 2 tsp
    chopped nuts - almonds, pecans or whole pine nuts
  • 4 oz
    shredded chicken, rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1
    green onion, sliced whites and greens
  • whole strawberries for garnish, optional
  • flaked salt for garnish, optional

How To Make spinach salad with strawberry balsamic vinaigrette

  • 1
    Whisk together the strawberry puree, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. You can use an immersion blender. Set aside.
  • 2
    Place greens into each bowl and top with cheese, nuts, chicken, and onions. Drizzle with dressing. Toss gently.
  • 3
    Garnish with some fresh strawberries if available.
  • 4
    To make a small quantity of strawberry puree - in a blender, combine 1 cup strawberries, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice. To remove those pesky seeds, strain through mesh strainer. Leftovers can easily be frozen.
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