Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

SALAD

 

4-5 Cups Baby Spinach 

 

4-5 Cups Baby Arugula 

 

5 Cups Strawberries

 

1⁄ 4 Cup Almonds

 

1⁄ 2 -1 Cup Feta Cheese, Crumbled 

 

 

DRESSING

 

1⁄2 Cup Olive Oil 

 

1⁄4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar 

 

1⁄4 Cup Brown Sugar 

 

1 Dash Hot Pepper Sauce 

 

1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds 

 

Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

For the salad …

 

In a large bowl mixing bowl using tongs, gently toss the spinach with the strawberries, toasted almonds and half of the feta.

 

For the dressing …

 

In small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients until thoroughly blended and season to taste with the salt and pepper.

 

To assemble …

 

Drizzle in the dressing little by little into the salad and toss the mixture thoroughly.

 

The greens should just hold the dressing lightly and not pool at the bottom of the mixing bowl.

 

Evenly distribute the salad into individual serving bowls or place into a large serving bowl.

 

Finish the tops of the salad with remaining feta.

 

Serve immediately.