Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

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Although perfect for summer, this refreshing salad is a favorite year-round for our family and friends. Poppy seeds and pecans add a pleasing crunch to the mix.

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Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup raspberry vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

  • In a blender, combine the vinaigrette, sugar, salt and mustard. Cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Transfer to a small pitcher or bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
  • Just before serving, toss the spinach, strawberries and pecans in a large salad bowl. Serve with dressing. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 294 calories, 25 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 409 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Strawberry Spinach Salad in Taste of Home October/November 2006, p35

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Reviewed on May. 28, 2011 by pober781

THIS SALAD IS WONDERFUL, AND FLAVORFUL. I ALWAYS HAVE THIS SALAD WHEN STRAWBERRIES AND SPINACH ARE IN SEASON. LOVE THIS RECIPE.....


Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2010 by bradylukemommy

LOVE this salad...I make it for parties and triple the recipe. I also sometimes add sliced green onions.


Reviewed on Apr. 06, 2010 by lindarvoss

I make this salad for Christmas every year. The colors are perfect and everyone loves the flavor!

 
 
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