My college roommate gave me this Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe. It’s the perfect salad for hot, summer days. Make lots of it because it goes fast!
Over the weekend, I went to the Farmers’ Market and picked up a ton of fresh strawberries. As I was dreaming of ways to use them up, I was reminded of our trip to Peck Lake, NY last year.
In August, we drove up to “The Lake” to visit my college roommate, WaWa. We had so much fun swimming, kayacking, and watching my husband compete in The Peck Lake Triathalon that we decided to make it an annual vacation for the family.
No vacation would be complete without loads of delicious food to nosh on, and WaWa and her husband made our bellies proud. One of the best dishes they served us was a gorgeous Strawberry Salad that made me so happy, I had seconds, and wanted thirds, but by that time, it was all gone!
STRAWBERRY SUMMER SALAD
Serves: 6-8 persons
Serves: 6-8 persons
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional (walnuts and almonds work well!)
Directions:
Step 1: Wash and pat dry the mixed greens and strawberries. Add to a large salad bowl. Top with nuts.
Step 2: Mix first 7 ingredients, olive oil through paprika, in a jar with lid; shake well to mix dressing.
Step 3: Toss salad ingredients with dressing. Serve immediately to prevent wilting.
Thanks for reading,
Denine
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Thanks for the kind words – it IS delicious!!
This salad just screams “summer”. It’s so pretty!
It is vegetarian week at our online Get Grillin’ event and we would love if you submitted up to any 3 recipes (they don’t have to be grilled) to our link up. This one would be perfect!
This week we have a ManPans giveaway. http://bit.ly/k1tKeY
Yum! Makes me want to make it right now!