Strawberry Salad with Cinnamon Vinaigrette Recipe

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"This is my husband's favorite salad…hands down!" says Nancy Tafoya of Fort Collins, Colorado. "I've taken it to fancy dinner parties as well as camping trips, and everyone always lines up for seconds. The unique vinaigrette has a little kick to it that people truly enjoy."

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Strawberry Salad with Cinnamon Vinaigrette Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups torn romaine
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well until sugar is dissolved. In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, strawberries, avocado, oranges, onion and pecans. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss gently. Serve immediately. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 153 calories, 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 104 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Strawberry Salad with Cinnamon Vinaigrette in Light & Tasty April/May 2006, p24

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Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2011 by williamsegraves

This was a very yummy salad! We replaced the sugar with honey which went well with the fruits.


Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2009 by diane dalovisio

This is the best salad I've ever eaten! I served it for my parent's anniversary and everyone wanted the recipe! Thanks Taste of Home!

 
 
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