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    Green Salad with Strawberry and Balsamic Vinaigrette

    February 11, 2022 by Vegetarian Republic 7 Comments

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    Healthy, Attainable and Feel good. That’s the description for this Green Salad recipe with Balsamic Vinaigrette. I have taken this Salad to multiple gatherings and it is always loved by everyone.

    Spinach Strawberry Salad.

    The Salad features Spinach but you can totally use Kale instead, Strawberries, Queso Fresco cheese crumbles and all of this tossed in a simple Sweet and Salty dressing.

    The Salad itself is very simple and can be made in the summer or winter if Strawberries are available in winter where you live.

    Green salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

    The ingredients you will need:

    For the Salad:

    Spinach - Need the greens
    Strawberries - Juicy and colorful
    Queso Fresco Cheese - Lightly salty soft cheese. Easy to crumble and honestly my favorite.
    Cranberries - Famous for its tangy flavor
    Nuts (optional) -Omit if you are dealing with Nut allergy. You could use Walnuts or Pecans
    Flax seeds (optional)
    Pepitas (optional)

    For the dressing

    Balsamic Vinegar
    Olive Oil
    Maple Syrup
    Dijon Mustard
    Salt and Pepper

    Step by step instruction for Green Salad with amazing Balsamic Vinaigrette:

    Toast the Pepitas if using them and keep aside.
    Make the dressing by mixing Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Maple Syrup, Dijon Mustard. Mix vigorously or use blender. Season to taste with Salt and Pepper. Keep aside.
    Wash and wipe Strawberries with a clean cloth. Cut Strawberries into small pieces. Make sure they are not too small.

    Place the Spinach in a large serving bowl.
    Top with Strawberries, Cranberries, cheese and Pepitas/Nuts/Flax seeds.
    Drizzle the salad with dressing just enough to lightly coat the Salad once tossed.
    You may not need all of the dressing. The dressing can be refrigerated if there is any leftover. Bring it to room temperature and mix again before using again. This is really my go to dressing.

    Green salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette.

    Recipe Variations:

    This is my favorite salad to serve when there are a lot of heavier main dishes. You could pair it with
    Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup or some Vegetarian Bolognese or simpler even readymade Pizza.
    To make a light lunch, pair it with Beet soup or some creamy Chickpea soup

    Make it Vegan: omit the Cheese

    Some notes while making Green salad with Strawberry:

    Spinach wilts very quickly after you toss it with dressing. Keep the dressing separate until you are ready to serve.
    If you have to mix the Salad with dressing beforehand, consider using Kale. Kale doesn’t wilt as quickly as Spinach.

    If you make this recipe and love it, remember to stop back and give it a five star rating – it helps other people find it.

    Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette.
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    Green Salad with Strawberry and Balsamic Vinaigrette

    My favorite fresh salad featuring Spinach as Healthy Green, juicy strawberries, toasted pepitas, dried cranberries and crumbled Fresco cheese. Toss with my simple Balsamic Vinaigrette
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Easy Spinach salad, Green salad with balsamic vinaigrette, Green salad with fruit and nut, Kid favorite spinach salad
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 4

    Ingredients

    • 5 Cups Spinach
    • 15 Strawberries about one box with some leftovers
    • ½ block Queso Fresco Cheese Refrigerate other half and use within a day or two
    • ½ Cup Cranberries
    • 2 Tbsp. Nuts optional ½ cup
    • 1 Tbsp. Flax seeds optional
    • 1 Tbsp. Pepitas optional
    • 3 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
    • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
    • 2 Tbsp. Maple Syrup
    • ¼ tsp. Dijon Mustard
    • Salt and Pepper per taste

    Instructions

    • Toast the Pepitas if using them and keep aside.
    • Make the dressing by mixing Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Maple Syrup, Dijon Mustard.
    • Mix vigorously or use blender. Season to taste with Salt and Pepper. Keep aside.
    • Cut Strawberries into thin pieces.
    • Place the Spinach in a large serving bowl.
    • Top with Strawberries, Cranberries.
    • Drizzle the salad with dressing just enough to lightly coat the Salad once tossed.
    • Top with crumbled cheese and Pepitas/Nuts/Flax seeds.
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    1. Flawless World

      February 14, 2022 at 9:33 am

      This looks delicious! Pinned for later!

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    2. jimmy clare

      February 14, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      sounds out of this world

      Reply
    3. Dusty Heschl

      February 15, 2022 at 3:15 pm

      This looks delicious. I just printed the recipe to try! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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