Exquisite Strawberry Spinach Salad
Ingredients: 13
Delight your taste buds with this exquisite salad featuring a vibrant combination of fresh strawberries, crisp baby spinach leaves, savory bacon bits, tangy feta cheese, and sweet candied walnuts, all tossed in a delectable homemade dressing. Perfect for a light and refreshing meal or an elegant side dish.
Ingredients
| 3 | tablespoons sugar (or more to taste) |
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| 1⁄2 | cup extra virgin olive oil |
| 1⁄4 | cup balsamic vinegar (can use white balsamic is better) |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon paprika |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon Worcestershire sauce |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
| 2 | tablespoons poppy seeds (can use more) |
| 1 | pint fresh strawberries, sliced (washed then thoroughly dried before slicing) |
| 1 | lb fresh baby spinach leaves, trimmed (can use less) |
| 1 | small red onion, sliced |
| 1⁄4 | cup bacon bits |
| 1⁄3 | cup crumbled feta cheese |
| 1⁄3 | cup candied walnuts |
Instructions
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- For the salad: In a large bowl, toss together fresh strawberries, baby spinach leaves, red onion, bacon bits, feta cheese, and candied walnuts. Pour the chilled dressing over the salad, mixing well. Chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Aug 11, 2024