Spinach Salad With Fresh Strawberries Recipes

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• SALAD: Break off root ends and tough stems (if any) and discard.
• Place spinach in a large bowl, add ice and cover with water; set aside to chill.
• SUGARED ALMONDS: In a small saucepan, combine almonds, sugar and water.
• Cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until sugar is almost completely melted and nuts are golden, stirring occasionally- (there will be unmelted sugar on nuts).
• Spread almonds on a large plate; let cool and then break into small pieces.
• (Make ahead, as nuts can be stored in an air-tight container for about 3 days).
• DRESSING: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, poppy seeds and chives.
• Drizzle in olive oil and whisk until blended.
• Now whisk in Dijon mustard until well blended.
• Whisk in salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove spinach leaves from water, pat dry on paper towelling and break into pieces.
• Add to a large mixing bowl.
• Add sliced strawberries and toss lightly to mix.
• Add dressing and toss gently until spinach and berries are lightly coated.
• Add almonds, toss lightly and serve.
• TIP: Packaged ready-to-use baby spinach can be found in the produce section of most supermarkets.
• There are 8 cups of baby spinach in (one- 6 ounce) package.
• NOTE: Only make enough salad that will be eaten at this one time serving. The salad will get somewhat soggy if kept for another day.

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• Make spiced pecans. Beat egg white until very frothy, but not stiff. Add remaining ingredients, excluding pecans. Now add pecans and mix to coat. Spread pecans on baking sheet in single layer and bake in a preheated 200 degree oven for 45 minutes, turning every 15 minutes.
• For dressing, shake together all ingredients. Toss together salad ingredients. Toss dressing with salad just before serving, sprinkle dressed salad with pecans.

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• In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.

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• In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Cover, and chill for one hour.
• In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Pour dressing over salad, and toss. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

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• Place the first eight ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate for 1 hour., Just before serving, combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Shake dressing and drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

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• Toss strawberries, spinach, and feta cheese together in a large bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, brown sugar, white balsamic vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and paprika together in a bowl; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

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• Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the vinaigrette. Stir briskly to combine.
• Brush salmon with 1 teaspoon of the vinaigrette on the cut side, and season with salt and pepper. Reserve the remaining vinaigrette.
• Clean the grates of an outdoor grill and preheat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place the salmon on a grilling mat or fish grill basket on the hot grill, skin side down. Grill for about 10 minutes. Using a turner, carefully flip the salmon, or turn the grill basket, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes more. Salmon should flake easily with a fork when done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Transfer salmon to a plate, tent with foil, and allow to rest while preparing the salad.
• Combine spinach, red bell pepper, mushrooms, strawberries, and reserved vinaigrette in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Remove skin from salmon and flake.
• Divide salad among individual plates, top with flaked salmon, and garnish with chopped pecans and crumbled bacon.

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• Dressing: Make the dressing first, so flavors can blend while salad is being prepared. whisk together olive oil, vinegar,1/4 cup sugar, poppy seeds,salt, mustard, celery seed, and corn syrup. Toss dressing with salad just before serving. Sprinkle dressed salad with pecans.
• Spiced pecans: Beat egg white untl frothy, but not stiff. Add vanilla, sugar, water and mix well. Add pecans and mix to coat. Spread pecans on a foil lined baking sheet in a single layer and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 45 minutes, turning every 15 minutes.

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• For dressing, zest lemon to measure 1/2 tsp zest.
• Juice lemon to measure 2 tbsp juice.
• Combine zest, juice, vinegar, sugar, oil and poppy seeds in small bowl.
• Whisk until well blended.
• Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• For salad, spread almonds in single layer over bottom of small baking pan.
• Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly toasted.
• remove from oven; cool almonds.
• Hull strawberries; cut strawberries into quarters.
• Peel cucumber and slice; cut slices in half.
• Slice onion into thin wedges.
• Place spinach in large serving bowl; add strawberries, cucumber and onion.
• Whisk dressing; pour over salad, gently tossing to coat.
• Sprinkle with almonds.

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• CARAMELIZED PECANS: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat and stir on low until the sugar is dissolved.
• Increase heat to medium-high and boil mixture for 5-10 minutes without stirring; until syrup is golden brown. Watch boiling process carefully! Please be careful not to burn yourself!
• Arrange the pecans in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Drizzle the simple syrup over the pecans. Stir to coat. Allow to stand 20 minutes or so to cool and harden. Chop coarsely once cooled.
• STRAWBERRY DRESSING: Combine all dressing ingredients in a tight fitting jar with a lid and shake well. Yield 1/2 cup.
• SALAD: Meanwhile, arrange the washed spinach leaves on six individual salad plates. Top with pecan mixture, strawberries, cheese and shallots. Serve dressing on side.

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• In a large bowl, mix the spinach and strawberries.
• In a blender, place the sugar, salt, vinegar, and oil, and blend until smooth. Stir in the poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.

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• Toast the sunflower seeds in a clean, dry skillet until light golden then set aside to cool.
• Arrange the baby spinach leaves on 4 individual salad plates.
• Divide and garnish each plate with the strawberries, grapes and sunflower seeds.
• Prepare the salad dressing by combining all ingredients in a jar with tight fitting lid. Shake well. Divide and pour dressing over the salad servings.