Strawberry Spinach Salad With Pecans And Balsamic Vinegar Recipe 55 Food

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH PECANS AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Put Balsamic vinegar in a small pan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Boil until the vinegar becomes thick and syrup like(about 10 minutes.) Remove from the heat to cool and chill in the refrigerator. Roast pecans on a baking sheet in a 350F oven until light toasted (about 10 minutes,) turning occasionally. Remove from the oven to cool. Tear spinach and toss lightly in a large bowl with the strawberries, pecans, and reduced balsamic vinegar. Serve.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS FETA AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Add vinegar to a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat and allow to boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour into a jar or bowl, add olive oil, dijon mustard, honey and whisk to blend while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Thin with a little water if desired. Set aside.
• Add pecans, brown sugar and butter to a small non-stick skillet and cook over medium-heat, stirring constantly until sugar starts to melt and caramelize, about 2 - 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate in a single layer to cool.
• In a salad bowl toss together spinach, strawberries, half of the feta, red onion and pecans. Drizzle about 1/3 of the dressing over salad then plate and drizzle remaining dressing over individual portions and top with remaining half of the feta. Serve immediately.

SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Add pecans and sugar; stir to combine.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar melts around pecans and is caramel-colored.
• Remove pecans with a slotted spoon and spread in a single layer on a sheet of lightly greased aluminum foil.
• Cool completely and break up pieces as needed.
• Remove and discard stems from spinach.
• Wash spinach and pat dry with paper towels.
• Tear into bite-size pieces.
• Combine spinach, celery and strawberries in a large bowl.
• Pour 1 cup dressing over salad mixture; toss gently.
• Add reserved candied pecans; toss gently.
• Serve immediately with remaining dressing.
• Dressing: Combine first 5 ingredients in container of electric blender; cover and process until smooth.
• With blender running, gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream through opening in lid.
• Process until thick and smooth.
• Transfer dressing mixture to a bowl; stir in poppy seeds.
• Cover and chill.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the sugar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sesame oil, dried onion, paprika, oil and vinegar.
• Refrigerate until chilled.
• In a salad bowl, toss spinach and strawberries with some of the dressing.
• You will have more dressing than you will need.
• Sprinkle with sliced almonds if desired.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS

Steps:

• Melt butter in small frying pan over low heat.
• Add pecans and brown sugar.
• Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture is caramelized.
• Spread out on wax paper to cool.
• In bowl toss together spinach, pecans, apple and cheese.
• Add oil and vinegar and toss again until everything is coated.
• Chef's note: To make ahead for a special dinner--toss apple with dressing. Layer on greens, cheese and pecans. Cover with plastic wrap and put in refrigerator until needed, tossing just before serving.

STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette, combine the vinegar, oil, mustard, and a little salt and pepper to taste.
• Whisk or shake in a jar until emulsified.
• Taste the dressing, and adjust to your liking.
• For the salad, combine the strawberries, onions and spinach in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss gently with the dressing just before serving.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients at least 1 hour in advance and shake well. Simmer pecans in butter with a little sprinkle of sugar until soft. Tear spinach leaves into bite size pieces. Slice strawberries lengthwise. Add salad dressing just before serving and toss well. The dressing is a large recipe.