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strawberry spinach salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Joni Matthews
Beaverton, OR

This is a recipe from my friends grandmother. I have changed it up since the original. Any "FRESH" fruit works with this recipe. I have even used mangos. Fresh is best, but you can use frozen. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 8 - 10
prep time 25 Min

Ingredients For strawberry spinach salad

  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    canola oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    sesame seeds -optional to toast
  • SALAD:
  • 2 pkg
    baby spinach
  • 1 qt
    strawberries, fresh washed & sliced into quarters
  • 1/2 md
    red onion (diced)
  • 1 c
    sunflower seeds - optional to toast
  • 1 can
    canned mandarin oranges (small) - optional
  • 1 qt
    fresh blueberries - optional
  • 1 qt
    fresh raspberries - optional

How To Make strawberry spinach salad

  • 1
    Make the dressing then chill.
  • 2
    Make the salad in the order of recipe. If planning on toasting sunflower seeds, be sure to cool the seeds or it will wilt the spinach. You can use frozen fruits, but it isn't the same as fresh. Just be sure to defrost the fruit before adding to spinach.
  • 3
    When ready to add dressing, be sure to mix well. Add to salad then toss. Enjoy!
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