Best Ever Strawberry Spinach Salad
DONNA'S NOTES:
I love to snack on the candied pecans and they are great on ice cream so I double the candied pecan recipe and save 1/2 for later. The recipe as written will allow about 5 candied pecans per serving.
The dressing may solidify in the refrigerator. It is best to allow dressing to sit on the counter. Shake well before using.
- Preparing Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 6
vegetarian
white meat free
gluten free
red meat free
shellfish free
contains dairy
pescatarian
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- pinch salt dressing ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra light tasting olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika salad ingredients
- 10 ounces fresh baby spinach - rinsed dried and torn into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 small red onion sliced
- 1 quart fresh strawberries hulled and quartered
- 1/2 avocado, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 (5 ounce) package blue cheese crumbles
- place a silpat mat or a sheet of parchment paper o
- Carbohydrate 13.601248528084 g
- Cholesterol 6.95260416726709 mg
- Fat 9.62677125512589 g
- Fiber 3.43491176228981 g
- Protein 1.98740428559152 g
- Saturated Fat 2.21573201671159 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (214g)
- Sodium 48.0191207858392 mg
- Sugar 10.1663367657942 g
- Trans Fat 0.642757192651994 g
- Calories 142 calories
In a small skillet over medium heat melt butter. Add pecans, sugar and salt. Stir until pecans are well coated. Stir until the sugar caramelizes, about 3-5 minutes. Spread onto silpat or parchment paper. Separate pecans. Allow to cool. Meanwhile: in a pint size mason jar combine dressing ingredients. Seal and shake until well combined. Set aside on the counter. In a large bowl combine the spinach, onions, strawberries and blueberries. Pour about 1/2 of dressing over salad, and toss. Top with avocado, cheese and candied nuts. Serve remaining dressing on the side. Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving (or serve immediately). Serve with the remaining dressing on the side. Enjoy!
