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Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad
A little goat cheese adds a lot of flavor to this summer salad. If you want to turn this salad into a meal just top it with sliced grilled chicken.
Serves: 6
Yield About 12 cups or 6 accompaniment servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1 pound(s) strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tablespoon(s) (plus one teaspoon) white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
2 bag(s) (5 to 6 ounces each) baby spinach
3 ounce(s) (3⁄4 cup) goat cheese, such as Montrachet, crumbled
1/4 cup(s) sliced almonds, toasted
Directions:
In blender, puree 3/4 cup strawberries with vinegar, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
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