Here's my ALL time favorite salad, a delicious and refreshing recipe for Strawberry Spinach Salad with the world's best basil balsamic dressing (IMHO)
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
6 cups fresh baby spinach or mixed greens
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese (or feta or goat cheese)
1/4 cup chopped & toasted walnuts
1 avocado, sliced
Can add grilled steak, shrimp, or chicken, too
For the Dressing:
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cups avocado oil or EVOO
1 teaspoon salt & pepper, more or less to taste
4+ tablespoons chopped fresh basil; I add more; I LOVE the basil in the dressing
(This makes a lot of dressing, which you can use as a marinade or slather on everything; it’s SO GOOD!)
Instructions:
Make the Dressing:
In a blender, blend together the balsamic vinegar, avocado oil, salt, pepper, and basil until combined. Add more basil as needed.
Prepare the Salad:
Combine the spinach/mixed greens, sliced strawberries, gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnuts, and sliced avocado in a large bowl.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad before serving and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips:
Toasting Walnuts: To toast walnuts place them in a dry skillet over medium heat. Shaking frequently until they are golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
Make Ahead: You can prepare the salad ingredients and the dressing separately in advance. Store the salad in the refrigerator and add the dressing just before serving to keep the spinach/greens fresh and crisp.
Variations: Feel free to add other ingredients, such as grilled chicken for protein, or substitute the feta cheese with blue cheese or another type you prefer.
Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Spinach Salad with Basil Balsamic Dressing!
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