November 24th, 2024
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Strawberry and Apple Spinach Salad
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 10"
This easy Strawberry and Apple Spinach Salad is the perfect summer meets fall salad recipe. Juicy strawberries, apple slices, spinach, tangy cheese and pecans, all drizzled with a simple balsamic vinaigrette.
How To MakeDiet Type: Classic
Shopping List
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For the Salad
- 4 handfuls baby spinach (about 3 ounces)
- 5 large strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 large tart apple (such as honeycrisp or fuji)
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional) For the Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Stir together the vinaigrette ingredients in small bowl or jar until smooth. Set aside.
- Step 2: Thinly slice the apples, or cut them into matchsticks. Set aside.
- Step 3: Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the pecans. Toast the nuts for several minutes until they are warm and fragrant. Shake the pan often to avoid burning.
- Step 4: Add the spinach, sliced strawberries, sliced apple, crumbled cheese, optional onions and toasted pecans to a large mixing and toss together. Add the vinaigrette, to taste.
- Serve: Divide into bowls and enjoy. This is great alongside burgers like Dad's Favorite Beyond Burgers.
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Strawberry and Apple Spinach Salad
PT10M 4 handfuls baby spinach (about 3 ounces) 5 large strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/2 large tart apple (such as honeycrisp or fuji) 1/2 cup pecans 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese (adjust to taste) 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional) 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1 garlic clove, chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (optional) salt and pepper, to taste Gluten Free 3 Servings
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