Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keywords Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Difficulty Easy

Servings people

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Simple yet packed with flavor, this healthy and easy salad is perfect for lunch or even as a side to a steak dinner. The strawberries are a sweet and refreshing addition not often seen in salads. Serve fresh and save any leftover balsamic vinaigrette.

Servings: people

Calories: 358kcal

Ingredients

Strawberry Salad

1/2 lb strawberries quartered
1/2 cup walnuts toasted
12 oz baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

Balsamic Vinaigrette

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp honey
freshly ground salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Remove and discard the tops of the strawberries and cut each one into quarters.
Place the washed spinach, goat cheese, walnuts, and strawberries in a large salad bowl, and toss thoroughly.
In a measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Whisk in the honey, then mix in the salt and pepper, to taste. Feel free to adjust any of the ingredients to taste.
When ready to serve, toss the salad with the vinaigrette. One can also make the salad ahead of time, but don't toss with the dressing until ready to serve so the salad won't get soggy.

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