This spinach strawberry salad with apple cider vinaigrette packs a bold flavor with just a few simple ingredients. It’s the perfect salad to bring to a potluck because it goes well with so many dishes.
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Hello, my friends!
I am typing this from my backyard. The weather is perfect, everything is in bloom, and I am in heaven.
There’s just something so wonderful about a beautiful spring day.
I’m excited to tell you about this delicious spinach strawberry salad with apple cider vinaigrette.
It’s one of my favorite salads in the spring because it’s a good time to find ripe, delicious strawberries. The strawberries really make the salad so make sure you are using ripe ones (vine-ripened are the best).
And let me just talk about the apple cider vinaigrette.
It is drinkable good. Sweetened with honey, this dressing packs a bold flavor. You’ll want to make sure you allow time for the flavors to blend at room temperature– about 20 to 30 minutes after blending. It really makes a difference.
It’s easy to make the vinaigrette ahead of time so the salad comes together even quicker. I use raw honey and Bragg’s Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (aff. link). Love that stuff.
There’s no reason to complicate this salad, but sometimes I like to dress it up for lunch or a main dish meal. I love added shredded grilled or rotisserie chicken, avocados and some toasted nuts. If you’re a cheese lover like me, a little feta or parmesan kicks it up another whole notch sending it to the unforgettable level.
I hope you enjoy this salad as much as I do. Happy spring, my friends!
Spinach Strawberry Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This spinach strawberry salad with apple cider vinaigrette packs a bold flavor with just a few simple ingredients. It's the perfect salad to bring to a potluck because it goes well with so many dishes.
Ingredients
Dressing:
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar see note
- ¼ cup raw honey
- ¾ teaspoon dried minced onion
- splash worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
Salad:
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach rinsed and dried
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup thin red onion slices
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
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Make dressing by combining dressing ingredients in a blender jar. Blend until thoroughly combined. Let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes to blend flavors.
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Meanwhile prepare the salad by layering spinach, onion slices, strawberries, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds in a large serving bowl.
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Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad and toss until lightly coated. Or serve dressing on the side.
Recipe Notes
1. I use Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar (aff. link) in this recipe.
2. This salad is purposefully simple and super delicious in its simplicity. But if you want to kick it up a notch try adding some nuts (slivered or sliced toasted almonds or walnuts), chopped cooked chicken (like rotisserie style), diced avocados, and/or feta or other cheese.
2. The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store in the refrigerator after making and then 20-30 minutes before serving allow the dressing to come to room temperature.
3. For a single serving: I often layer the ingredients on a plate sprinkling on the seeds on top. The salad can be served with the premade dressing either on the side or drizzled on top, to taste.
Heather @ The Cook’s Treat
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