Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 562kcal 28%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Carbohydrates 53g 17%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 41g 82%
Protein 14g 28%
Cholesterol 38mg 12%
Sodium 544mg 22%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Louisiana Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

Name: Louisiana Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Strawberry Balsamic Dressing (makes ~1 3/4 cups):; 250 g / 8 oz fresh strawberries , tops cut off; 3/4 cups balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 tbsp brown sugar , packed (light brown); 2 tbsp strawberry jam or preserves; 1/2 tsp salt; Candied pecans:; 1 cup pecans (mostly whole, can chop some); 2 tbsp brown sugar (any); 2 tbsp / 30 g butter; Salad:; 4 cups baby spinach , packed; 16 (250 g / 8 oz) large strawberries , sliced; 75 - 100 g / 2 - 3.5 oz blue cheese , crumbled (to taste); Salt and pepper

Prep 15m

Cook 5m

Total 20m

This Louisiana Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing features a vibrant mix of baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and tangy blue cheese. Topped with candied pecans and a sweet strawberry balsamic dressing, this salad is a delicious balance of flavors that is perfect for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner.

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Notes

1. Adapted from a recipe by Chef Varnedoe of Baton Rouge’s Restaurant IPO (now closed 🙁 ) which was published in Louisiana Kitchen & Culture magazine, found via Around Anna's Table.

2. Recipe makes more dressing that you need, but I find it harder to make less in a food processor. You could half the recipe if you have a small food processor. It keeps well for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

3. Nutrition per serving, assuming 1/2 the dressing is used.