Strawberry and Spinach Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Strawberry and Spinach Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

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Recipe by Penny Stettinius

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.

READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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

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