Strawberry Macadamia Nut And Spinach Salad With Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe 55 Food

STRAWBERRY MACADAMIA NUT AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• 1. Place spinach in a large salad bowl. 2. Lightly salt the diced cucumber. Leave to drain in a colander for 30 minutes so the juices will drip out. Pat dry with paper towels. 3. Toss the cucumber with the strawberries. Add to spinach, and toss with chervil and macadamia nuts. 4. Whisk together honey, mustard and vinegar. Whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with salad.

SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Salad: Place spinach in a large bowl.
• Add strawberries, sunflower seeds, and onions.
• Pour dressing over salad;toss to combine.
• Serve, garnished with enoki mushrooms, if desired.
• Dressing: In a small bowl,whisk all ingredients together.

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM WITH MACADAMIA NUTS

Steps:

• Pile strawberries into 4 to 6 small dessert cups or glass dishes. Beat cream and sugar into soft peaks. Pile cream on top of berries and sprinkle chopped macadamia nuts on top.

SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY-MUSTARD DRESSING

Steps:

• To prepare the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Cut the bread into 1/2-inch cubes and place them on a baking sheet. Pour the butter over the bread cubes and toss them until they are evenly coated. Bake for 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
• To prepare the salad ingredients: Gently place the eggs in a small saucepan and cover them completely with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the eggs stand in the water until they are cool. Peel the eggs and dice them into 1/4-inch pieces.
• Meanwhile, cut the bacon into 1/4-inch-thick strips and place them in a sauté pan. Cook over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Wash the mushrooms and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• To prepare the dressing: Place the honey and Dijon mustard in a small bowl and stir until combined.
• Place the spinach in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Arrange the mushrooms, eggs, bacon, and croutons on top of the spinach.

SPINACH/STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• SALAD: Break off root ends and tough stems (if any) and discard.
• Place spinach in a large bowl, add ice and cover with water; set aside to chill.
• SUGARED ALMONDS: In a small saucepan, combine almonds, sugar and water.
• Cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until sugar is almost completely melted and nuts are golden, stirring occasionally- (there will be unmelted sugar on nuts).
• Spread almonds on a large plate; let cool and then break into small pieces.
• (Make ahead, as nuts can be stored in an air-tight container for about 3 days).
• DRESSING: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, poppy seeds and chives.
• Drizzle in olive oil and whisk until blended.
• Now whisk in Dijon mustard until well blended.
• Whisk in salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove spinach leaves from water, pat dry on paper towelling and break into pieces.
• Add to a large mixing bowl.
• Add sliced strawberries and toss lightly to mix.
• Add dressing and toss gently until spinach and berries are lightly coated.
• Add almonds, toss lightly and serve.
• TIP: Packaged ready-to-use baby spinach can be found in the produce section of most supermarkets.
• There are 8 cups of baby spinach in (one- 6 ounce) package.
• NOTE: Only make enough salad that will be eaten at this one time serving. The salad will get somewhat soggy if kept for another day.

SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first five ingredients; cover and process for 30 seconds. Add 2 cups strawberries; cover and process until blended. Add 1/4 cup pecans; pulse until chopped. , In a large bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, onions and remaining strawberries and pecans. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.

STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the spinach, strawberries, Gorgonzola cheese, and pecans in a large bowl.
• Stir the balsamic vinegar and honey together in a bowl; slowly stream the olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.