Spinach, Strawberry & Asparagus Salad

Submitted by Gagoo

"A combination of a few different recipes to get the mix my family likes."

 

• Ready In: 16mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 4 salads
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1⁄2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped & toasted (can be candied if preferred)

• Dressing Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon juice (lime juice can be substituted if preferred)
• 1 tablespoon honey

directions

1. Blanch asparagus & cool.
2. Toss the spinach, asparagus, onion, pecans and strawberries together in a bowl.
3. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and mix well.
4. Pour dressing over salad and toss.
5. Chill before serving.

Reviews

[AZPARZYCH]

This is such a healthy and light salad! Made as written for 2 and I did add a little extra drizzle of honey to the dressing. I also used whole pecans that I candied with a little sugar. Will definitely be making this often! Going into my Best of Cookbook! Made for Spring PAC 2013.