Strawberry Spinach Salad

April 2, 2009

This is one of my very favorite recipes ever and I love it when strawberry season arrives.  I made this salad in the picture with raspberry balsamic vinegar instead of just plain raspberry vinegar.  I like them both but it looks prettier with just the plain raspberry vinegar.  I never add the sliced almonds ~ just personal preference.  I first found this recipe in a junior league cookbook (Very Virginia, I think) but have since seen it all over the internet.

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    Spinach Strawberry Salad

    Dressing:
    1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
    1/2 cup sugar
    1 teaspoon dry mustard
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 1/2 teaspoons onions, grated
    1 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
    1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

    Salad:
    10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and torn
    1 pint fresh strawberries, washed, capped, sliced
    1/2 cup almonds, sliced, lightly toasted

    In a blender or with a stick blender, combine vinegar and next 4 ingredients. Process until blended. With blender running, add oil in a slow, steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. (Dressing may be stored in refrigerator up to 1 month).

    Just before serving, combine spinach, strawberries, and almonds in a large bowl.

    Toss with desired amount of dressing.

    Makes 6 servings

Happy Cooking!

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4 Comments Add your own

  • 1. Melissa  |  April 4, 2009 at 3:32 am

    I know this recipe, except with walnuts. SO GOOD. I’m glad to see you post it, it’s one of my favorite recipes (and possible favorite salad) ever.

    Reply
  • 2. Lynda  |  April 3, 2009 at 9:36 am

    What a really unusual sounding but interesting looking salad, Nancy !

    Reply
  • 3. Alexis  |  April 2, 2009 at 6:40 pm

    I am addicted to spinich – LOVE IT!! This looks super good. I hope I can find raspberry vinegar. I’m not having any luck on the buttermilk biscuit doughnuts as I can’t find the biscuits :(

    Reply
  • 4. Susan C  |  April 2, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    I’m having a few friends over for brunch on Sunday. This will go perfectly with the oven-baked french toast. Thanks!

    Reply

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