Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
A beautiful looking salad that perfectly pairs savory with sweet.
SALAD Per Serving: Calories 120, Protein 7g, Carb 6g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 3g, Fat 9g, Saturated fat 4g, Sodium 75mg. VINAIGRETTE Per Serving: Calories 70, Protein 0g, Carb 5g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 4g, Fat 5g, Saturated fat <1g, Sodium 0 mg
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
Salad:
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves, rinsed well and patted dry
- 1 cup washed and sliced fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
Strawberry Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons sugar or honey
- a few dashes of pepper (optional)
Instructions
Salad:
- Toss all of the above ingredients in a large bowl, chill if not serving immediately.
- Add the dressing just before serving.
Strawberry Vinaigrette:
- Put all of the above ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend on high speed for about 30 seconds or until smooth.
- Chill if not serving immediately.
Source: Marie Feldman, RD, CDE
