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!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Passive Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Appetizers, Salads & Dressings, Vegetables & Sides
Cuisine: International
Keyword Gluten Free, Healthy, Kids Recipes, Light Meal, Low Sodium/No Sodium, Summer Food, Vegan & Vegetarian, Vegetables
- 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 tips & tricks
- 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
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.