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Strawberry Spinach Salad

Bright and Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad to Savor This Summer

A delightful Strawberry Spinach Salad brimming with seasonal flavors, perfect for warm days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups baby spinach fresh
  • 1.5 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced into flowers
  • 0.25 cups red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cups dried cranberries soaked
  • 1 cup pistachios sweet and spicy
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.33 cups Lemon Basil Poppy Seed Dressing essential

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Skillet
  • large mixing bowl
  • serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Spinach Salad
  1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and add ½ cup of dried cranberries to soak for 5–10 minutes. Drain excess liquid and set aside.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add 1 cup of shelled pistachios. Stir for about 3–4 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of honey mixed with ½ teaspoon of chili powder, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until caramelized.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, layer 4 cups of fresh baby spinach, 1 ½ cups of sliced strawberries, and 1 cup of sliced cucumber. Add ¼ cup of thinly sliced red onion and ⅓ cup of Lemon Basil Poppy Seed Dressing. Toss gently for about 1 minute until well combined.
  4. Transfer the tossed salad to a serving platter. Add remaining strawberries, cucumber flowers, and plumped cranberries on top. Sprinkle with Sweet and Spicy Pistachios. Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store salad components separately to maintain freshness. Best served immediately for optimal taste and texture.

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