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Strawberry Spinach Salad

July 8 2016 by Jessica 34 Comments

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A summer fresh salad packed with strawberries, spinach, quinoa, avocados, green onions, roasted almonds and a honey-sweetened lemon dressing.

Strawberry Spinach Salad -- A summer fresh salad packed with strawberries, spinach, quinoa, avocados, green onions, roasted almonds and a honey-sweetened lemon dressing. | thishappymommy.com

After picking so many berries over the weekend, I was excited to try a few new strawberry recipes. I already added berries to Strawberry Guacamole, this time, I wanted to enjoy them in a salad.

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With bursts of summer fresh flavour, Strawberry Spinach Salad is so satisfying it can be an entire meal. Whether you enjoy it for lunch or dinner, Strawberry Spinach Salad pops with a deliciously sweet berry flavour and a savoury nutty crunch.

Strawberry Spinach Salad -- A summer fresh salad packed with strawberries, spinach, quinoa, avocados, green onions, roasted almonds and a honey-sweetened lemon dressing. | thishappymommy.com

Strawberry Spinach Salad -- A summer fresh salad packed with strawberries, spinach, quinoa, avocados, green onions, roasted almonds and a honey-sweetened lemon dressing. | thishappymommy.com

I love when there are a lot of different toppings in a salad. Each one compliments the other in a really tasty way. On its own, quinoa has a subtle nutty flavour. When it’s combined with roasted almond slices, the whole salad has a deliciously nutty taste.

The roasted almond slices, strawberries, spinach, quinoa and avocados all work together to create a salad that not only tastes delicious, it’s good for you too. Aside from all of the healthy vitamins and minerals, Strawberry Spinach Salad is also packed with some serious superfoods. Quinoa is a protein-rich super grain that’s high in fibre, iron, magnesium and antioxidants. Strawberries are also a bonafide superfood, they’re incredibly heart healthy too.

Strawberry Spinach Salad -- A summer fresh salad packed with strawberries, spinach, quinoa, avocados, green onions, roasted almonds and a honey-sweetened lemon dressing. | thishappymommy.com

Strawberry Spinach Salad has a real refreshing flavour. The honey-sweetened lemon dressing amplifies the sweet strawberries and enhances the rest of the salad. The combination of lemon juice, water, honey, Dijon mustard and garlic powder create a light dressing that doesn’t need any oil. Water perfectly thins out the dressing without adding unnecessary calories and fat.

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

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A lightly sweetened salad filled with fresh strawberries, spinach, avocados, roasted almonds and a honey-sweetened lemon dressing. With a wonderfully fruity and nutty flavour, anyone can enjoy this jam-packed salad. Perfect for lunch, dinner or family gatherings, Strawberry Spinach Salad is a crowd-pleasing delight.

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • SALAD INGREDIENTS
  • 6 cups spinach
  • 2 cups strawberries, quartered
  • 2 cups vegetable stock or water
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 2 stalks green onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup almonds, sliced
  • LEMON DRESSING INGREDIENTS
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Boil vegetable stock in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. When the stock begins to boil, lower the temperature to simmer.
  2. Add quinoa, cover the saucepan and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C)
  4. Place almonds on a parchment paper covered baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and roasted.
  5. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, water, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder.
  6. In a large bowl, add spinach and green onions. When the quinoa is finished, add it to the bowl and top with strawberries and half of the avocados.
  7. Drizzle with lemon dressing. Gently mix. Top with remaining avocados and almond slices.
  8. Plate and enjoy!

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Do you love fresh salads? Have you tried Strawberry Spinach Salad? What’s your favourite summer salad?

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  1. Pinnatifid

    July 23 2016 at 11:36 pm

    This looks beautiful!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 24 2016 at 3:26 pm

      Thanks!! ?

      Reply
  2. Pinnatifid

    July 23 2016 at 11:36 pm

    This looks beautiful!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 24 2016 at 3:26 pm

      Thanks!! ?

      Reply
  3. Weekends in Maine

    July 11 2016 at 7:17 pm

    I went strawberry picking recently too. They were so delicious and I was looking for new recipes, and ways to use them up. I ended up with a few pies, and a couple of breads, but I’ll have to keep this recipe in mind for next time. Looks yummy.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 12 2016 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks! Strawberry picking is so much fun. Hope you enjoy the salad! ?

      Reply
  4. Weekends in Maine

    July 11 2016 at 7:17 pm

    I went strawberry picking recently too. They were so delicious and I was looking for new recipes, and ways to use them up. I ended up with a few pies, and a couple of breads, but I’ll have to keep this recipe in mind for next time. Looks yummy.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 12 2016 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks! Strawberry picking is so much fun. Hope you enjoy the salad! ?

      Reply
  5. Sheila Moss

    July 9 2016 at 4:57 pm

    This looks good. Your recipes are always so healthy and delicious.

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    • Jessica

      July 10 2016 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks Sheila!! So happy that you’re enjoying the recipes. ?

      Reply
  6. Sheila Moss

    July 9 2016 at 4:57 pm

    This looks good. Your recipes are always so healthy and delicious.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 10 2016 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks Sheila!! So happy that you’re enjoying the recipes. ?

      Reply
  7. theherdlesswitch

    July 9 2016 at 2:25 pm

    The lemon dressing looks intriguing, I will def. give this a try!

    Meno

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    • Jessica

      July 9 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Thanks Meno! Hope you enjoy it. ?

      Reply
  8. theherdlesswitch

    July 9 2016 at 2:25 pm

    The lemon dressing looks intriguing, I will def. give this a try!

    Meno

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 9 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Thanks Meno! Hope you enjoy it. ?

      Reply
  9. shivetalking

    July 8 2016 at 10:27 pm

    I can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 9 2016 at 3:53 pm

      Thanks Shive! Hope you like it. ?

      Reply
  10. shivetalking

    July 8 2016 at 10:27 pm

    I can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 9 2016 at 3:53 pm

      Thanks Shive! Hope you like it. ?

      Reply
  11. Jessica

    July 8 2016 at 10:26 pm

    That looks incredibly delicious and is so beautiful, too!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 9 2016 at 3:52 pm

      Thanks Jessica!! You’re so sweet. ?

      Reply
      • Jessica

        July 9 2016 at 3:56 pm

        Aw. What a nice thing to say… ?

        Reply
  12. Jessica

    July 8 2016 at 10:26 pm

    That looks incredibly delicious and is so beautiful, too!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 9 2016 at 3:52 pm

      Thanks Jessica!! You’re so sweet. ?

      Reply
      • Jessica

        July 9 2016 at 3:56 pm

        Aw. What a nice thing to say… ?

        Reply
  13. Cooking For The Time Challenged

    July 8 2016 at 7:57 am

    This looks beautiful and delicious! Great pictures.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 8 2016 at 4:40 pm

      Thanks!! You’re so sweet. ?

      Reply
  14. Cooking For The Time Challenged

    July 8 2016 at 7:57 am

    This looks beautiful and delicious! Great pictures.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 8 2016 at 4:40 pm

      Thanks!! You’re so sweet. ?

      Reply
  15. Jules Litwin

    July 8 2016 at 7:08 am

    Looks delicious

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 8 2016 at 4:39 pm

      Thanks!! Hope you enjoy it. ?

      Reply
  16. Jules Litwin

    July 8 2016 at 7:08 am

    Looks delicious

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 8 2016 at 4:39 pm

      Thanks!! Hope you enjoy it. ?

      Reply

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