Celebrate Strawberry Season with a Delicious Spinach Salad.
Ah, strawberry season – that wonderful time of year when nature blesses us with one of its sweetest gems. It’s a time to savor the juicy goodness of strawberries. Whether you venture out to a farm and pick some, find them grown locally, or grow your own: ripe strawberries smell and taste delicious. And what better way to enjoy them than in a refreshing spinach salad?
We use a bed of fresh spinach leaves, topped with slices of ripe, juicy strawberries. But this salad isn’t just about the strawberries – it’s a delicious medley of flavors and textures. Start with the crispness of the early summer spinach, then add some crunchy cucumber pieces. Next, toss a few toasted or candied pecans on top for that nutty goodness. Lastly, add several thin slices of Parmesan cheese, to add a savory kick to the mix.
And the dressing? It’s the cherry on top. Well, not cherry, but strawberry! Our homemade strawberry vinaigrette is made with fresh strawberries, rice wine vinegar, olive oil, and dehydrated strawberries. It’s sweet, tangy, and utterly delicious.
Every bite of this easy-to-make salad is a burst of flavors – sweet, crunchy, tangy, and savory all at once. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the bounty of strawberry season and enjoy a light and satisfying meal.
It’s strawberry season, so, next time you’re craving something fresh, healthy, and tasty, whip up this spinach salad with strawberries. It’s a simple yet delightful way to embrace the joys of spring and indulge in the deliciousness of strawberries.
Strawberry Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- zest of 1/2 a lemon
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/2 cup dehydrated strawberries
- 1 tsp mustard powder (or dijon mustard)
- 1 tsp caster sugar (superfine sugar or other sweetener like stevia or honey)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all of the first 7 ingredients in a liquid measuring cup. Using an immersion blender, mix until completely smooth. With the immersion blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until your dressing is completely emulsified. You may need to scrape down the sides of your container. Add salt and pepper to taste.
