Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
If you're into sweet, tangy, and absolutely irresistible; this Strawberry Spinach Salad is the one you need to be making! Made with fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, fluffy quinoa, and homemade crunchy maple-candied pecans, this salad is tossed in a luscious, oil-free Strawberry Vinaigrette made with St. Dalfour Strawberry Jam. This salad is the perfect way to say hello to Spring with the perfect mix of texture and flavor. Light yet satisfying, this salad is ideal for lunch, a side dish, or a bright, refreshing meal for any occasion.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 397kcal
Equipment
- stove
Ingredients
Strawberry Vinaigrette Ingredients
- ⅓ cup St. Dalfour strawberry jam
- 3 tbsp tahini or olive oil
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- pinch of salt
Maple Candied Pecans
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- ½ tsp sea salt
Salad Ingredients
- 10 oz baby spinach
- ½ cup quinoa cooked and cooled
- 16 oz strawberries sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced*
- ¼ cup dairy-free ricotta
Instructions
- Prepare dressing by adding all ingredients to a blender and pureeing until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with a pinch of salt, or added maple syrup. For a thinner dressing, add 1 tbsp of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Next, prepare the pecans by warming a medium nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium low heat. Toast the pecans for about 5 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Add in the maple syrup, coconut sugar and salt and stir until caramelized. Immediately transfer to a piece of parchment paper to cool.
- Assemble salad by adding the spinach to a large serving bowl and topping with quinoa, strawberries, avocado, red onion, pecans and ricotta. Drizzle with dressing and toss right before serving.
Notes
*To make the raw onion less pungent, soak the slices in cool water for at least 5 minutes, drain, and then add to salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 770mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 4505IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg
