strawberry spinach salad w/creamy vinegar dressing

Name: Strawberry Spinach Salad w/Creamy Vinegar Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 ounce(s) fresh baby spinach leaves; 1 pint(s) fresh strawberries, sliced; 8 slice(s) bacon, cooked & crumbled (optional); 1/4 cup(s) red or vidallia onion, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) sliced almonds (walnuts also work well); ## CREAMY RASPBERRY VINEGAR DRESSING:; 1 cup(s) mayonnaise ( no substitutions); 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1/4 cup(s) raspberry vinegar; 1/8 cup(s) poppy seeds (optional)

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Teresa Jacobson

New Orleans, LA

Updated on Jan 10, 2012

Not sure where I found the original recipe idea for this but I have tweaked until it's something I just can't get enough of!! The picture posted is of an open-faced grilled turkey sandwich with this salad and dressing on it.. and OMG is it GOOD!! The salad by itself is a fantastic accompaniment to a healthy meal but if you want to try the sammie, I've added directions for that as well.

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The Creamy Raspberry Vinegar Dressing really makes this salad outstanding! Photo shows salad and dressing on top of a open-faced grilled turkey and provolone sandwich-- YUM!

prep time 20 Min

cook time

method Refrigerate/Freeze

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
8 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled (optional)
1/4 cup red or vidallia onion, chopped
1/4 cup sliced almonds (walnuts also work well)
CREAMY RASPBERRY VINEGAR DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise ( no substitutions)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
1/8 cup poppy seeds (optional)

How To Make strawberry spinach salad w/creamy vinegar dressing

Step 1

In a large bowl or a large ziploc bag, toss together spinach, strawberries, bacon (optional), onion, and almonds. (I use a ziploc to toss the ingredients if I am only using one serving- makes for easy storage. Otherwise I will then pour tossed ingredients into a large bowl.)

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sugar, vinegar, and poppy seeds (if using.)Serve on the side with salad. Store in refrigerator.
Step 3

** For sammie--- Butter & grill 1 slice of whole wheat or ciabatta bread, both sides. As second side is grilling, add 1 slice provolone and 3 slices of thin turkey meat. Remove from heat. Top with salad mix and drizzle with dressing. YUM!
Step 4

****Nutrition Info for salad (no dressing)--- 70 calories per serving 4.6g fat (1.1g saturated) 8mg cholesterol 179mg sodium 4g carbs (1.5g dietary fiber 1.8g sugars) 4.1g protein INFO for dressing--- 82 calories 4.9g fat (0.7g saturated) 4ng cholesterol 105mg sodium 9.8g carbs (7.2g sugars) 0.1g protein
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