Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Dressing
Sugared almonds and a homemade strawberry vinaigrette make this Strawberry Spinach Salad outstanding!
Equipment
Ingredients
Sugared Almonds:
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 dash salt
- ¾ cup sliced almonds or slivered almonds
Strawberry Salad Dressing:
- ¼ cup vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup strawberry jam
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp poppy seeds
Salad Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries sliced
- 12 oz baby spinach
Instructions
- Dump the sugar, salt, and almonds into a non stick skillet. Cook and stir over medium high heat until the sugar melts and the almonds are browned and coated with melted sugar. (I like to use a heat safe silicone spatula.)
- Spread the almonds out onto a silicone liner or parchment paper, breaking apart with a fork if needed. Cool completely.
- Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
- Serve spinach salad with sliced strawberries, candied almonds, and strawberry dressing.
Notes
- I like to serve the dressing on the side, but you can toss it with the salad right before serving.
- Feel free to add feta cheese, sliced red onions, blueberries, or any other ingredients of your choice.
- I like to use homemade strawberry freezer jam, but store bought will also work
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 190mgPotassium: 404mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 3994IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!