A bright spinach and strawberry salad with balsamic vinaigrette goes well with roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Recipe for this salad is simple:
Ingredients: For Salad: 6 cups fresh baby spinach 1 1/2 cups hulled, sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup toasted almond slices Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta Optional: 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion For Balsamic Vinaigrette: Balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey 1 tsp Dijon Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Prepare Salad: Mix fresh baby spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion in a large salad bowl. Mix carefully.
Make the Balsamic Vinaigrette: Mix the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or container. You can also shake the contents in a sealed jar.
Salad Assembly: Start with a little balsamic vinaigrette and add more as needed over the spinach and strawberries. Gently mix the salad to evenly coat it with dressing.
Serve: Divide the dressed spinach and strawberry salad among plates or bowls. Add more toasted almonds or feta cheese if desired.
Serving with roasted garlic mashed potatoes makes a balanced dinner. Serve roasted garlic mashed potatoes with this spinach and strawberry salad with balsamic vinaigrette for a pleasant meal!
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