Spinach Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

Summer salad featuring spinach, fresh ripe strawberries, avocado, shallot, and pistachios finished off with homemade vegan strawberry vinaigrette. Makes 4 salads. Vinaigrette recipes makes approximately 10 ounces.

Salad is ready in 10 minutes. Dressing needs 4 hour refrigeration time. Vegan/Vegetarian.

Course Dressings/Sauces, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword Grand Floridian Cafe, Homemade Strawberry Vinagrette, Spinach Strawberry Salad, Strawberry Salad, Strawberry Vinaigrette

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 273kcal

Author thedachshundmom

Equipment

Small blender or food processor

Ingredients

For the Strawberry Vinaigrette (Make ahead 4 hours)

1½ c strawberries, chopped = 8 oz
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp red or white wine vinegar
2 tbsp agave sub honey
½ tsp fine salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the Spinach Strawberry Salad

5 ounces baby spinach or spring mix
1 medium avocado, diced
1 cup strawberries, sliced
1 small shallot, sliced
2 tbsp pistachio kernels
¼ cup sharp white cheddar, crumbled optional

Instructions

Make the Strawberry Vinaigrette

Add all dressing ingredients (chopped strawberries, olive oil, vinegar, agave, salt and pepper) to a small blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and emulsified, scraping sides as needed to incorporate.
Refrigerate dressing in an airtight container for at least 4 hours.

Prepare the salad

Combine spinach, shallot, and pistachios in a large salad bowl. Toss to combine.
Gently fold in strawberry slices and avocado.
Just before serving, toss with desired amount of vinaigrette. Or, divide salad among serving bowls and serve dressing on the side.
Leftover vinaigrette can be stored in refrigerator for 5 days. Stir before serving.

Notes

Strawberry Vinaigrette has 53 calories per 1 ounce (2 tbsp). Try it on grilled fruits or veggies!
Calories for entree are measured using one-quarter salad base + 2.5 ounces dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal