Best Ever Strawberry Spinach Salad + VIDEO

Best Ever Strawberry Spinach Salad + VIDEO

This Strawberry Spinach Salad will rock your world! This simple recipe features fresh berries, avocado and candied nuts in the best salad ever.

Fresh crisp spinach salad is taken to another level with bursts of sweetness from fresh summer strawberries and buttery avocado. It is tossed in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette and topped with crunchy nuts and creamy cheese.

We celebrated the holidays with my husbands family as we usually do this past Christmas. There is always an amazing spread of decadent food, but I have to admit I really look forward to the salads.

Chad is not a big salad eater so I don't usually make fancy salads unless we are having a party or company.

I tend to grab whatever I have in the house and put together a simple salad that will keep for a long time because I am the only one eating it.

But, I just really love a good salad. A few years ago Chad's sister prepared a delicious one that really knocked my socks off.

It was spinach salad with strawberries, blueberries, avocado and a sun-dried tomato dressing. I am sure there were other ingredients but those really stuck with me.

I must have eaten 4 bowls of it and wished there was more.

Strawberry Spinach Salad Ingredients

So, of course this spring when I started craving strawberry spinach salad all I could think of was how amazing it would be if I added blueberries and avocado.

So, I did and it really sparks up the salad.

The buttery avocado and bright blueberry flavors add so much to this new favorite.

I started thinking about crunchy nuts and creamy cheese. So, I add blue cheese and candied nuts on the top

This divine recipe all starts with baby spinach and fresh summer berries. Thinly sliced red onions are added to enhance the flavor.

Then it is tossed in a fabulous sweet and tangy vinaigrette and topped with fresh avocado, buttery candied pecans and melt in your mouth blue cheese.

You can use walnuts instead of pecans if you prefer them. Strawberry walnut salad sounds equally delicious!

This spinach salad is so summery and refreshing. It is truly my favorite salad of all time and I can not stop eating it. I hope you feel the same way!

Spinach Salad Recipe Notes

• I love to snack on the candied pecans and they are great on ice cream. So, I double the candied pecan recipe and save 1/2 for later. The recipe as written will allow about 5 candied pecans per serving.

• The dressing may solidify in the refrigerator. It is best to allow dressing to sit on the counter. Shake well before using.

• If you are making the salad ahead. Prep the ingredients and refrigerate. Then dress the salad about 15 minutes before serving. This will help keep the spinach from wilting.

• Mozzarella, feta or goat cheese are also amazing on this salad.

• Lighten it up by subbing plain pecans for the candied ones and eliminate the sugar from the dressing.

• Add sliced grilled chicken for a fabulous summer meal.

Tools for making the best salad ever:

• Glass Bowl 
• Great salad hands
•  Silpat Mat

Enjoy!

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• Hawaiian Tortellini Salad 

• Best Ever Tropical Fruit Salad 

• Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad

• Greek Tortellini Salad

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Watch our Strawberry Spinach Salad video!

Yield: 6 servings     Author: Donna Elick     

Strawberry Spinach Salad

This Strawberry Spinach Salad will rock your world! This simple recipe features fresh berries, avocado and candied nuts in the best salad ever.

prep time: 25 mins  cook time: 5 mins  total time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Candied Pecans

• 1 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup pecan halves
• pinch salt

Dressing

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup extra light tasting olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Salad

• 10 ounces fresh baby spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1/4 small red onion, sliced
• 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/2 avocado, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 (5 ounce) package blue cheese crumbles

Instructions

1. Place a silpat mat or a sheet of parchment paper on the counter top to dry the pecans.
2. In a small skillet over medium heat melt butter. Add pecans, sugar and salt. Stir until pecans are well coated. Stir until the sugar caramelizes, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Spread onto silpat or parchment paper. Separate pecans. Allow to cool.
4. Meanwhile: in a pint size mason jar combine dressing ingredients. Seal and shake until well combined. Set aside on the counter.
5. In a large bowl combine the spinach, onions, strawberries and blueberries. Pour about 1/2 of dressing over salad, and toss. Top with avocado, cheese and candied nuts. Serve remaining dressing on the side.
6. Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving (or serve immediately).
7. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side. Enjoy!

DONNA'S NOTES:

1. I love to snack on the candied pecans and they are great on ice cream so I double the candied pecan recipe and save 1/2 for later. The recipe as written will allow about 5 candied pecans per serving.
2. The dressing may solidify in the refrigerator. It is best to allow dressing to sit on the counter. Shake well before using.
3. If you are making the salad ahead. Prep the salad ingredients and refrigerate. Then dress the salad about 15 minutes before serving. This will help keep the spinach from wilting.
4. Mozzarella, feta or goat cheese are also amazing on this salad.
5. Lighten it up by subbing plain pecans for the candied ones and eliminate the sugar from the dressing.
6. Add sliced grilled chicken for a fabulous summer meal.

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Easter Dinner Ideas

Easter Dinner Ideas

100 Easter Dinner Ideas to make this Easter stress-free with your family. Realizing that you may have run short on some essentials we have pulled together everything we could possibly think of to give you all the options possible.

Only a few days until Easter. Is there something you are still looking for? We've compiled a little bit of everything to help you pull dinner together.

Check out our Easter Dinner Ideas sorted to make your search that much easier.

Is there something missing from our list? A recipe you just have to have? Please comment below and let us know what it is.

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Side Dishes

With everything from potatoes and rice to veggies and fruit salads we have you covered.

Potatoes and Starchy Sides

Best Ever Mashed Potatoes are rich and creamy with the perfect texture and flavor.

Boston Market Copycat Sweet Potato Casserole is our most popular recipe every Easter.

Cheesy Potato Au Gratin has been a long-time favorite in our house.

Fully Loaded Extreme Cheesy Potato Casserole is your cheesy potato bake kicked up about 12 notches.

Bacon Cheddar Hasselback Potatoes are fully loaded with cheese and bacon.

Triple Cheesy Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese is a simple recipe that you can toss together in just 5 minutes.

Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice is a simple recipe that's sure to become a staple in your house.

Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice is a simple recipe that is exploding with flavor!

Moist, flavorful and fluffy Chicken Rice is just the simple side you have been looking for.

Simple Mac & Cheese Recipe, Italian Style is a go-to recipe around here.

Best Ever Slow Cooker Creamed Corn recipe doesn't get much easier.

Best Stuffing Recipe Ever starts with sausage, cranberry, and apple. Oh, my word!

Nana's famous Southern Style Potato Salad tastes like home to me.

Best Ever Oven Roasted Corn is prepped and ready to go in the oven in just 10 minutes.

Candied-Bacon Wrapped Corn is what dreams are made of!

Salads

Salads are a huge favorite on our site. Vegetable salads, pasta salads, fruit salads and of course our famous cheesecake salads. We have them all included here to make your Easter perfect!

Pasta Salads

Hawaiian Tortellini Pasta Salad is like a party in your mouth!

Nana's Southern Style Macaroni Salad is creamy with the perfect crunch and a little tang.

Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad is a must-try recipe!

Muffaletta Tortellini Salad is the perfect recipe for leftover ham!

Antipasto Tortellini Salad will become your new favorite!!!

Po' Boy Shrimp Pasta Salad with Creamy Remoulade Dressing!

Pizza Tortellini Pasta Salad is like a pizza party in your mouth!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the consummate pasta salad!

Tuscan Tortellini Pasta Salad is perfect for a stress free potluck side that everyone will love!

BLT Pasta Salad is bursting with flavor and so easy and quick to throw together. This simple but so delicious twist on your favorite sandwich is always a hit at potlucks and parties!

Vegetable Salads

Best Ever Broccoli Salad is a simple recipe combining broccoli, bacon, raisins, onion and nuts.

Best Ever Strawberry Spinach Salad will rock your world!

Creamy Cucumber Salad is a simple side dish that comes together in less than 10 minutes.

Olive Garden Salad is so amazing you may eat the salad and skip the meal.

Cucumber Tomato Salad is the best of summers harvest.

Summer Corn Salad is a bright refreshing taste of summer.

Cucumber Vinegar Salad is a classic southern favorite.

Summer Cole Slaw is a perfectly light and flavorful salad.

Summer Vegetable Salad with a tangy basil vinaigrette is very easy to make and bursting with summer flavor!

Simple Cole Slaw 

Fruit Salads

Best Ever Tropical Fruit Salad is the only recipe you'll ever need.

Orange honey rainbow fruit salad recipe is like a party for your senses.

Mojito Fruit Salad is inspired by your favorite mojito flavors with lime, mint and honey!

Easy Grape Salad is the perfect summer recipe.

Strawberry Pineapple Ambrosia Salad a vintage recipe made modern!

Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad with fresh tropical fruit and a rich and creamy cheesecake filling!

Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Salad with glorious bits of crisp sweet 'cobbler'!

Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Salad is absolutely bursting with summer flavor!

Snickers Caramel Apple Cheesecake Salad is an amazing fruit salad that will blow your mind!

Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad recipe comes together with just 6 ingredients.

Summer Berry Cheesecake Salad comes together with just 5 ingredients.

Pina Colada Cheesecake Salad with a rich and buttery coconut rum cheesecake filling!

Millionaire Cheesecake Salad is a delicious fruit salad recipe that everyone will love!

 

Lemon Berry Cheesecake Fruit Salad with a rich and creamy lemon cheesecake filling!

Banana Split Cheesecake Salad is one amazing fruit salad perfect for a side dish or dessert.

Vegetables

Best Ever Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts. This is the only recipe you will ever need.

Baked Zucchini Chips are coated in a scrumptious breading and are perfect for Easter!

Best Ever Garlic Roasted Broccoli is a simple recipe with a deep caramelized flavor!

Lazy Day Salsa is a classic tomato salsa that is whipped up in a flash (no chopping required).    

Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Sweet Chili Sauce. Absolutely irresistible!

Rosemary Roasted Onions are such a simple recipe and the flavor is amazing.

Green Beans with Garlic are a simply delicious dish!

Honey Glazed Baby Carrots are sweet and tender.

Pico De Gallo a simple fresh salsa that is perfect to top just about everything   

Potato and Cauliflower Mash a simple combination of potatoes and cauliflower!

Entrees

Best Ever Orange Honey Glazed Ham is sweet, tangy and utterly divine.

Crock Pot Pork Chops. Toss everything in the pot for a melt in your mouth pork dinner.

Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner.

Best Ever Beef Pot Roast it practically melts in your mouth!

Pan Seared Filet of Sirloin Steaks with Red Wine Sauce are unlike any steak I have eaten before.

Grilling the perfect steak. This how-to will make the best steak you will ever eat in your life!

Rosemary Lemon Roasted Chicken Breasts are the best-roasted chicken recipe ever!!

Quick and Easy Cheesy Meat Lasagna is on the table in just 40 minutes!

Best Ever Italian Herb Baked Meatballs are the best daggum meatballs ever!

Ravioli and Sausage Skillet in 30 Minutes! A simple recipe that comes together in one pan.

Breads   

Italian Easter Bread will make your Easter table even more festive!

 

Texas Roadhouse bread rolls are one of the most sought out copycat recipes.

Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits are easier AND tastier than a box mix!

Milk and Honey White Bread makes the perfect loaf or dinner rolls!

Homemade No-Yeast Bread is the perfect loaf to make with just 5-Ingredients and no mixer required!

Extras

5 Minute Homemade Brown Gravy. If you are looking for a super simple gravy recipe this is the one for you!

Best Ever Gravy is the only recipe you will ever need for gravy! Ready in just 20 minutes!

Strawberry Habanero Everything Spread is a sweet strawberry habanero jam with a fantastic citrusy flavor and a little bite at the end.

Summer Berry Fruit Salsa is a simple recipe with a glorious dressing.

Homemade Butter is the perfect special touch for Easter dinner and it is so easy!

Desserts

Best Ever Simple Chocolate Cake is our go-to chocolate cake. It is so easy and absolutely fabulous!

Bunny Bait Funfetti Popcorn is a fun and festive recipe that comes together in 15 minutes.

Cadbury Egg Inspired Easter Trifle is a 5-ingredient recipe that is ready in just 10 minutes!

Easter Pinwheel Cookies are soft and chewy sugar cookies with a festive Easter spin.

White Chocolate Easter Crockpot Candy Clusters are a simple, impressive 3-ingredient treat!

Strawberry Shortcake No-Bake Ice Box Cake with layers of cookies, cream and strawberries.

Reese's Peanut Butter Fudge is a simple recipe with just 4-ingredients!

Best Ever Carrot Cake is literally the best carrot cake you will ever eat!

Fresh Summer Strawberry Pie Trifle is the epitome of summer in a glass. Try it, you'll thank me!

Strawberry Pretzel Salad Cups are a sweet and salty dessert ready in 20 minutes.

Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Trifle

Best Ever Lemon Burst Pound Cake is even better than your favorite coffee house version.

Lemon Cloud No-Bake Ice Box Cake is light, bright and utterly luscious.

Perfect Peach Cobbler Dump Cake is a very easy recipe made in one bowl!

Cherry Dump Cake is very easy to make with few ingredients, ready in 50 minutes!

Best Ever Crockpot Cheesecake is the most glorious recipe to come out of your slow cooker!

Summer Berry Icebox Cake is surely a crowd-pleaser.

BEST Lemon Blueberry Cake undeniably bursts with flavor. frosting!

Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars with a caramelized pecan pie set atop a shortbread crust. {SWOON}}

Lazy Day Brownies. Now I know everyone has their own favorite brownies, but these are the bomb.

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