Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

  Lunch

Here’s a fruity spinach salad that even the kids will devour. The pretty strawberry drizzle peps up the greens nicely.

Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
  • 3/4 cup pecan halves, divided
  • 12 cups torn mixed salad greens or chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 3 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  • 1. In a blender, combine the first five ingredients; cover and process for 30 seconds. Add 2 cups strawberries; cover and process until blended. Add 1/4 cup pecans; pulse until chopped.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, onions and remaining strawberries and pecans. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 472 calories, 37g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 6g fiber), 4g protein.

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