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Spinach Salad with Strawberry Salad Dressing

Published: Jul 13, 2022 by AmyG Modified On: Feb 6, 2025. This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment.

This Spinach Salad with Strawberry Salad Dressing comes together in no time and tastes absolutely delicious. A sweet strawberry salad dressing made with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar and topped with ripe strawberries and crunchy pralines will make this one of your next go to spinach salad recipes.

Learn how to clean strawberries with a few simple steps.

Like salads? Try my other salads like Mediterranean Salad with Tomato and Cucumber, Tuna and Tomato Salad , my Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto or my Bocconcini and Tomato Salad.

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A healthy spinach strawberry salad you could take to work or make with a dinner recipe. This strawberry salad dressing does not contain poppy seeds, goat cheese or blue cheese, just a tangy strawberry balsamic dressing.

Spinach vs. Baby Spinach

Spinach and Baby Spinach both come from the same leafy green plant. Regular spinach grows to maturity and is then picked, lightly rinsed and tied together in bunches. Spinach sold in bunches needs to be washed to remove any soil debris prior to cooking and eating.

Baby Spinach is picked when the leaves grow to 2 to 3 inches and the stems are short. You'll find baby spinach packaged in square plastic containers after it's been washed and dried. Baby spinach usually doesn't require washing before cooking and eating, but it's always a good idea to wash greens before your cook them.

Check out 5 Fool Proof Grain Bowl Combinations to Keep on Rotation for a healthy lunch idea too!

Is Spinach Healthy?

Spinach is a healthy vegetable to eat whether you sauté it, boil or steam it. 100g of spinach contains 23 calories, 91% water, 2.9 grams of protein, 3.6 grams of carbs, .4 grams of sugar, 2.2 grams of fiber and .4 grams of fat.

The amount of protein contained in spinach per each 100 gram unit makes it suitable for most diets that are protein rich.

What goes with Spinach Strawberry Salad?

This spinach salad with strawberry salad dressing makes the perfect side dish for a Roasted Chicken Dinner or for a Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo.

Chicken breast or a nice pot roast make a great main dish to serve with a spinach salad.

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Ingredients

This salad comes together with the following ingredients:

  • Fresh Strawberries
  • Frozen Strawberries
  • Brown Sugar
  • Pralines
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper
  • White Balsamic Vinegar
  • Baby Spinach

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Spinach Salad with Strawberry Salad Dressing

Place rinsed baby spinach in a salad bowl.

Mince frozen strawberries, in a mini food processor. Add brown sugar and balsamic vinegar and continue to process.

Baby Spinach in a salad bowl
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Strawberry puree in mini food processor
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Add oil, salt and pepper. Lightly mix.

Top salad with sliced strawberries and pralines.

pralines on parchment paper
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Ingredients to make Spinach Strawberry Salad
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Pour dressing over salad, mix and serve immediately.

Salads are great for the summer months and a great idea for a packable lunch. Make this spinach strawberry salad for work, just pack the vinaigrette in a container and pour it over your greens just before eating.

Storage

Unless you are making an arugula salad for four, it's unlikely that you'll use up all the arugula. Leafy greens tend to spoil easily. One trick I learned is to place a paper towel in the container with my salad greens in the refrigerator.

Placing a paper towel in the container helps to absorb the moisture and keeps the leaves dry and fresh.

These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

Top Tips

For a tasty and sweet strawberry salad dressing, use frozen strawberries. Remember to take them out of the freezer and thaw them. Dress the salad just before serving.

Make your own pralines by melting granulated sugar in a saucepan and adding pecans once the sugar is melted. Let cool on parchment paper, then clean off any excess sugar.

Substitutions and Variations

Here are some variations and substitutions to consider:

  • Heat - bring on the heat by adding chili to your dressing
  • Date Paste - replace the brown sugar with date paste or maple syrup for a natural sweetness
  • Red Peppers - add summer vegetables like peppers.
  • Pecans - replace the pralines with unsweetened pecans or roasted and salted pistachios

If you know how to make this dish unique - add your own personal touch. I'd love to hear about it! Drop me a comment below and let me know what you added or changed to make this dish more special.

Equipment

Basic equipment like measuring spoons, a large salad bowl and a measuring cup are all you need to prep and make this salad.

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Recipe Details

Spinach Strawberry Salad in white plates

Spinach Salad with Strawberry Salad Dressing

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AmyG
This Spinach Salad with Strawberry Salad Dressing comes together in no time and tastes absolutely delicious. A sweet strawberry salad dressing made with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar and topped with ripe strawberries and crunchy pralines will make this one of your next go to spinach salad recipes.
Learn how to clean strawberries with a few simple steps.
Like salads? Try my other salads like Mediterranean Salad with Tomato and Cucumber, Tuna and Tomato Salad , my Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto or my Bocconcini and Tomato Salad.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizers and Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 281 kcal

Equipment

  • bowls
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Fresh Strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup Frozen Strawberries thawed, you can also use fresh strawberries
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • ½ cup Pralines
  • ⅓ cup Olive Oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp White Balsamic Vinegar
  • 8 oz Baby Spinach

Instructions
 

  • Place rinsed spinach in a salad bowl.
  • Mince frozen strawberries, in a mini food processor. Add brown sugar and balsamic vinegar and continue to process.
  • Add oil, salt and pepper.
  • Lightly mix
  • Top salad with sliced strawberries and pralines.
  • Pour dressing over salad, mix and serve immediately.

Notes

Top Tips

For a tasty and sweet strawberry salad dressing, use frozen strawberries. Remember to take them out of the freezer and thaw them. Dress the salad just before serving.
Make your own pralines by melting granulated sugar in a saucepan and adding pecans once the sugar is melted. Let cool on parchment paper, then clean off any excess sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 103mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5322IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baby spinach, spinach salad, strawberry, strawberry vinaigrette
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Food Safety

Note that the storage guidelines provided on this page and site are estimates from personal experiences. We are all adults and as an adult you are responsible to ensure that the food you eat is safe to eat. Since, I'm not a food safety expert, you are responsible to review your local guidelines on food storage prior to storing any food left-overs.

Remember to:

  • Not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

For Canadian Guidelines check the Government of Canada Food Safety Guidelines or see more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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