Light Strawberry-Spinach Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight
Light Strawberry-Spinach Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight is a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This delightful salad combines fresh spinach leaves with sweet, juicy strawberries, making it a refreshing option for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. The addition of toasted sesame seeds adds a delightful crunch, while the light dressing balances the flavors beautifully. Quick and easy to prepare, this salad is not only delicious but also customizable with your favorite nuts or seeds. Enjoy this colorful dish chilled or at room temperature for a bright addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 cups Fresh Spinach (washed and dried)
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1/4 cup Canola Oil (or olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons Red Apple Vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (or honey)
- 2 tablespoons Minced Green Onion (or chives)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach and Strawberries: In a large mixing bowl, wash and dry the spinach thoroughly. Slice the strawberries into thin pieces and gently combine them in the bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In another bowl, whisk together canola oil, red apple vinegar, sugar, minced green onion, paprika (if desired), and Worcestershire sauce until well blended.
- Combine Everything: Pour the dressing over the spinach and strawberries. Use salad tongs to toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving. Enjoy your salad chilled or at room temperature!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg