Nothing says spring like a fresh strawberry and spinach salad.
This one is stopped with blue cheese and candied pecans for incredible flavor.
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
A fresh strawberry and spinach salad opens a world of possibilities.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Learn how to make strawberry-spinach salad, and add it to your upcoming spring menus.
But while the out-of-season picks may look good, they just don’t deliver on taste.
The key to the fruit’s deliciousness?
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Give them time under the sun in the fields to ripenfrom cap to tipand develop its unmistakable scent.
Just before freezing, gently wash berries in cool water, and pat them dry with paper towels.
Remove and discard stems, leaves, and any underripe or damaged fruit.
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Pack into zip-top plastic freezer bags, leaving 1-inch headspace.
Squeeze out excess air; seal and freeze for up to 8 months.
Pair with a side of rice, pasta, orroasted potatoesfor a hearty meal.
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Can I Make Strawberry-Spinach Salad Ahead?
Prepare the dressing up to 4 days ahead.
Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Assemble the fresh salad ingredients and top with dressing right before serving.
Serve within 2 days for the freshest flavor.
For that reason, it’s no wonder that it garners rave reviews.
OneSouthern Livingcommunity member commented, “This made for a delicious easy quick dinner.”
Another said, “I made it tonight to have with some baked salmon.
it was easy, light and delicious.
Especially with current in season fresh strawberries.
I did not have pecans so used slivered almonds.
Definitely going to my Keeper File.”
granulated sugar
1Tbsp.mayonnaise
1/2tsp.Dijon mustard
1/4tsp.kosher salt
1(10-oz.)
Assemble salad:
Arrange spinach, strawberries, blue cheese, and pecans on a large platter.
