Spinach Strawberry Salad

Charlotte J's Note:

Spinach and strawberries what an odd combination for a recipe. That is what I thought before trying this the first time. Now I get many requests to bring this for dinner parties. The raspberry wine vinegar adds a marvelous taste, and compliments the first two ingredients. This salad is very eye pleasing in crystal.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 lb spinach (I pinch off the larger stems)
• 1 pint strawberry , sliced set a few aside (egg slicer works wonders)
• ½ cup pecans , toasted

DRESSING

• 1⁄3; cup roland raspberry red wine vinegar
• ½ cup sugar or ½ cup sugar substitute
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Directions:

1. Toast pecans over low heat, set aside to cool.
2. Combine dressing ingredients and shake well.
3. Toss and garnish with a few sliced strawberries.
4. Serve immediately.
5. (Thanks to Chef #320254's review I'm updating this) If you'd like, use a high speed mini-mixer to emulsify the dressing.
6. Roland, makes a Raspberry Flavored Wine Vinegar.

Reviews

[Mysterygirl]

This is another one of those favorite recipes that was lost. Thank you so much posting. I just love the taste of the strawberries mixed with the taste of the spinach. I much prefer this recipe to those that add mandarin oranges to the spinach salad. Everyone should try this at least once.

[Tweeky]

WOW!! This recipe is yummy. Made it for a cookout with friends just last week and what a hit it was. Very interesting combination of flavors. Definately a keeper! Thanks for sharing.

[Titanium Chef]

OH MY. I think this is the best salad that I've ever had. The flavors and textures balance perfectly. Charlotte, thank you SO much for posting this one. What a keeper!!