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Tasty Tidbits: Strawberry Spinach Salad

By Original Author: JoAnn Vann, Clark County | Adapted for Blog: Torrie Smith, Van Buren County

Arkansas Strawberries ripen in May and are an excellent fruit to consume fresh. Looking for a new way to serve strawberries?  Try this tangy, easy to make salad.

Video Preview: Strawberry Spinach Salad

 

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup sugar
  • Dash paprika
  • ½ teaspoon prepared mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoon onion, minced
  • ¼ cup vinegar
  • 1 (9 oz) bag fresh spinach
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ¼ cup nuts, chopped (optional)

 

Directions:

Dressing Directions:

Combine all ingredients except spinach, strawberries, and nuts. Blend with a fork or wire whisk until blended and sugar dissolves.

Salad Directions:

Rinse spinach and pat dry. Cut of stems and place in bowl. Add sliced strawberries. Drizzle dressing lightly to taste over salad. Toss to coat. Sprinkle nuts over top.

 

TIP: use leftover dressing with other salads or to marinate vegetables. You may add other fruits like drained pineapple chunks, grapes, or blueberries.

 

Nutritional Information

Calories 186, Total Fat 11.5g, Saturated Fat 1.5g, cholesterol 5.6mg, sodium 483mg, Total Carbohydrate 415g, Dietary Fiber 5.5g, Protein 5.5g

 For more information, contact your local Family and Consumer Sciences Agent at your County Extension Office.