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Spinach and Strawberry Salad

Cultural Context

Spinach and Strawberry Salad is a popular dish in the United States, especially during the spring when strawberries are in season. This salad combines the earthiness of spinach with the sweetness of strawberries, often enjoyed at picnics and gatherings. It's a refreshing option that highlights seasonal produce, and variations may include different nuts or cheeses, making it versatile for various tastes.

AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
10 ounces pre-washed spinach leaves
1 quart hulled and quartered strawberries
1/3 cup toasted almonds
1 whole seeded and diced cucumber
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
sweet onion (not purple)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive and nut-free.

1

Start by preparing a strawberry and spinach salad.

2

Use a 10-ounce bag of pre-washed spinach leaves.

3

Add 1 quart of hulled and quartered strawberries to the bowl.

4

Include 1/3 cup of toasted almonds into the salad.

5

Add 1 whole seeded and diced cucumber for freshness.

6

Prepare the dressing in a Ball jar: add the juice of 1/2 a lemon, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, 1/3 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds, and 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar.

7

Shake the jar to mix the dressing ingredients until the sugar dissolves.

8

Decide whether to dress the salad now or let everyone dress their own servings.

9

If dressing the salad, pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently.

10

Serve the salad fresh, noting that it looks beautiful and is great for occasions like Easter.

Cooking Techniques

washingslicingmixing

Equipment Needed

Ball jar

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Strawberry Spinach SaladSpinach Salad with Strawberries

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