Strawberry Spinach Salad
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Jenn's Famous Strawberry Spinach Salad
A recipe that perfectly captures the freshness of spring and summer
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You know, sometimes the simplest things can have the biggest impact. For me, one of those moments happened on my third date with my amazing wife, Jenn. She made this incredible Strawberry Spinach Salad, and I'll be honest, I think I fell in love with both the salad and the woman at the exact same time!
It's a recipe that perfectly captures the freshness of spring and summer, and it's become a staple in our home. It’s also a fantastic reminder of how simple, fresh ingredients, prepared with the right tools, can create something truly memorable.
I wanted to share this little piece of our story, and of course, the recipe itself, with you. It’s light, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to whip up, especially when you have your trusty Cutco by your side for those perfectly sliced strawberries.
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
½ cup white sugar
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon minced onion
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
For the Salad:
1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled, and sliced (your Cutco Trimmer or 4" paring knife will make quick work of these!)
10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-sized pieces
¼ cup almonds, blanched and slivered
Instructions
Gather all ingredients.
To make the dressing:
Whisk sugar, oil, vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce together in a medium bowl until well combined.
Cover the dressing and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This step is key for the flavors to meld!
To make the spinach salad:
In a large bowl, combine your beautifully sliced strawberries, torn spinach leaves, and slivered almonds.
Pour the chilled dressing over the salad; toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors truly marry.
Jenn's Personal Twist:
For an extra creamy and tangy kick, Jenn loves to add crumbled feta cheese and sometimes leaves out the almonds entirely. Give it a try!
This salad pairs perfectly with a steak - and for the ultimate steak check out the Reverse-Sear Method featured in yesterday's post - If you missed it, click here to check it out!
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