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Special Strawberry Spinach Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | This fantastic #salad takes only about 10 minutes to make including a homemade salad dressing. It's terrific for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter, #MothersDay or #FathersDay. #strawberries #almonds #spinach #glutenfree #vegan

Special Strawberry Spinach Salad

Teresa Ambra
This scrumptious and refreshing summer salad is served with a delicious homemade poppy seed and sesame seed dressing. It's perfect for company or holiday dinners like Easter, Mother's Day or Father's Day. Gluten free and vegan.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salads and Salad Dressings
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 151 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large salad bowl with tongs
  • 1 sharp knife to cut strawberries
  • 1 small cookie sheet to toast almonds
  • 1 toaster oven to toast almonds (or use regular oven)
  • 1 blender
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 mason jar with lid to store salad dressing until ready to serve

Ingredients
  

SALAD:

  • 9 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 pt. fresh strawberries halved
  • 1/2 cup almonds slivered, toasted

POPPY SEED DRESSING:

  • 1/4 cup avocado oil avocado oil is a much better option (see note below)
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. onion chopped
  • 1 tsp. poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp. sesame seeds
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1/8 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
 

SALAD:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Pour salad dressing over salad and toss to coat or drizzle salad dressing over individual servings.
  • Serve immediately.

POPPY SEED DRESSING:

  • Place dressing ingredients in a blender and emulsify about 10 seconds.
  • Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve.
  • Pour salad dressing over salad and toss to coat or drizzle salad dressing over individual servings.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

NOTE: Avocado oil was not readily available when I initially posted this recipe, but it is now. I highly recommend it over canola oil. Also it doesn't leave the strong aftertaste that olive oil does.
 
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3248IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg
Keyword almonds, gluten free, salad, side dish, spinach, strawberries, vegan
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