Spinach and Strawberry Salad

As pretty to look at as it is delicious, our spinach and strawberry salad is an excellent choice for a healthy, flavor-filled lunch or a light starter for a spring dinner party.

The salad is composed of fresh baby spinach, sliced strawberries, toasted almonds and crumbled goat cheese and dressed with a creamy basil vinaigrette.

The sweet strawberries, grassy goat cheese, crunchy almonds and fragrant basil deliver a unique combination of flavors and textures that really go well with spinach.

Spinach and Strawberry Salad

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Topped with a creamy basil vinaigrette dressing, this spinach and strawberry salad makes a perfect choice for a healthy lunch or a beautiful first course for a casual company dinner.

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• Author: Lynne Webb
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Category: Salads

Ingredients

• 10 ounces baby spinach leaves
• 8 ounces strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted

For the Creamy Basil Vinaigrette:

• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1-1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (preferably white)
• 1 tablespoon cream or half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
• 1 small clove garlic, pressed or finely minced
• 2 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. To prepare the dressing, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, cream, mustard, salt and garlic together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Stir in the basil and set aside.
2. Divide the spinach and sliced strawberries between 4 salad plates.
3. Top each plate with toasted almonds and a portion of goat cheese.
4. Drizzle the salads with dressing and serve immediately.