Strawberry Salad
Want a delicious summer salad? This Strawberry Salad is refreshing, tasty & easy to make. It's the summer side dish you've been looking for!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tbsp. white vinegar
- 2 tbsp. champagne vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil tips & tricks
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp. poppy seeds
- 1/4 tsp. mild paprika
- 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. red onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted tips & tricks
- 1 cup strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced tips & tricks
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
- 2 tbsp. crumbled goat cheese, or more to taste
Directions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add sesame seeds and sauté until light golden brown, about 5 minutes, stirring and tossing constantly. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine white vinegar, champagne vinegar, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, red onions, sesame seeds and freshly black pepper; whisk together until sugar dissolved. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, add almonds and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss spinach leaves, strawberries, and almonds. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Sprinkle with goat cheese.