Description
This Summer Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette is perfect for those hot summer months. It’s light, delicious and very nutritious. A wonderful lunch or side dish option.
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon, juice of
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp poppy seeds
For the Salad
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 1 orange, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup diced strawberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1/4 cup honey roasted pecans (optional)
Instructions
For the vinaigrette
- Add all vinaigrette ingredients (except poppy seeds) to a high-speed blender and blend on high until smooth. Transfer vinaigrette to mason jar, add in poppy seeds, close jar with lid and shake it well for ingredients to combine. Refrigerate for 1+ hours.
For the Salad
- Place spinach, orange slices, strawberries, blackberries and pecans in a large salad bowl. Add in salad dressing (to taste) and toss to coat. Serve right away.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Salads
- Cuisine: American