STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH CINNAMON VINAIGRETTE

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I tried this recipe from The Denver Post this summer when we had house guests and everyone decided that it was definitely a "keeper". Besides being delicious, it makes a very pretty salad!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 heads romaine lettuce or 2 heads spinach, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 pint strawberry, stemmed and quartered
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and quartered
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk vinaigrette ingredients together.
  • Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Pour vinaigrette over salad, a little at a time (you may not need all of the dressing) and toss to coat.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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