Best Spinach Strawberry And Walnut Salad Recipes

Spinach, Strawberry and Walnut Salad image

Provided by Converting to vegan

Categories Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix the water and 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar and heat up until all the sugar is dissolved.
In a bowl toss the walnuts in the sugary water.
Place the walnuts on a cookie sheet and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the nuts are "dry" to the touch.
Remove nuts and set aside to cool.
To make the salad dressing mix the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, garlic, and basil in a small bowl and mix thoroughly with a fork until the salt and sugar has dissolved.
In a large salad bowl add the spinach, strawberries and green onions.
Add the salad dressing and toss the all the ingredients.
Finally add the walnuts and toss lightly.
Serve the salad with bread or as a side dish.

Strawberry-Spinach Salad with Champagne-Pear Vinaigrette and Walnut-Crusted Chevre Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Chez_Alexander

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 oz walnuts, finely chopped
4 oz honey chevre cheese (available at Trader Joe's)
1/3 cup Champagne-Pear Vinaigrette (available at Trader Joe's)
1 package baby spinach
1/2 small red onion, sliced into very thin half-rings
1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced

Steps:

1. Place walnuts in a shallow dish. Divide chevre into 12 equal portions, rolling to form 12 balls. Roll each ball in the walnuts until well-coated. Set walnut-crusted chevre balls aside. 2. Combine spinach, red onion, and vinaigrette in a large mixing bow; toss gently to coat evenly. Divide spinach mixture evenly among 4 salad plates or shallow bowls. 3. Top each serving with 1/4 cup strawberries and 3 chevre balls. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. Each serving = 4 Weight Watchers points.