Strawberry and Spinach Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Trinkets's Note:

I like the balsamic vinagrette combined with the sweet strawberries and fresh spinach. Unlike most salads with sweet berries the flavors are tangy and mild rather than sugary or syrup-y, allowing the sweetness of the berries to shine through. A little goat cheese on each serving would be nice but is optional. I hope you like it, too.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 ounce balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon creole mustard
• 3 ounces olive oil
• 1 pint ripe strawberry, stemmed & quartered
• 16 ounces fresh spinach
• 1/4 cup red onion, shaved
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. For the vinaigrette, combine the vinegar, oil, mustard, and a little salt and pepper to taste.
2. Whisk or shake in a jar until emulsified.
3. Taste the dressing, and adjust to your liking.
4. For the salad, combine the strawberries, onions and spinach in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
5. Toss gently with the dressing just before serving.

Reviews

[Chef floWer]

Yum! Little Miss (DD - 6 year old) loved this salad. I kept to the recipe and it only took me about five minutes to put together. I served it alone for me, but with Rack of Lamb With Mustard and Herbs for Hubby and Little Miss. Thanks for posting your recipe Trinkets.