Spinach and Arugula Salad with Strawberry Dressing

Put those garden strawberries to use with this seasonal and vitamin-packed salad for dinner. Make it tonight!

by Farmers' Almanac Staff Updated: September 21, 2021

Talk about a seasonal salad! Check out this tasty salad recipe that’s loaded with iron and Vitamin C, a great nutritional combination!

Spinach And Arugula Salad With Strawberry Dressing

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Course Salad

Cuisine American

Ingredients

2 big handfuls of spinach
2 big handfuls of arugula
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Dressing:

1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup chopped Vidalia onion
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries,
1 tablespoon chopped chives

Instructions

Wash greens and spin dry, then add to a large serving bowl. Top with the avocado, onions, and walnuts.
In food processor add all dressing ingredients except oil. Blend, and then slowly incorporate oil until combined. Add salt to taste.
Dress salad right before serving.

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Timely Tip: Always choose locally grown strawberries, which are sweeter and juicier than those bred for shipment. If possible, pick your own. When choosing strawberries from a grocery store, look for the plumpest, reddest, and most fragrant berries.