Today it is all about spinach! When you are selecting it at the market, you want to look for bright, crisp green leaves that show little signs of insect damage. At home, wash the leaves thoroughly and then store them in a plastic bag with a paper towel for up to five days. There are many ways to use spinach: you can either eat it raw or cooked, and today were going to make a raw spinach salad with strawberries and a homemade dressing.
Raw Spinach Salad With Strawberries
Serves 6, 1 1/2 cups per serving
Ingredients
Salad Dressing
1 cup olive oil
1/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Spinach Salad with Strawberries
8 cups (1 lb.) fresh spinach, washed
1 cup strawberries, halved
1/4 cup walnuts or pecans
Directions
Salad Dressing
- Add all of the ingredients for the salad dressing into a medium-size bowl and whisk together until well blended.
- Set aside until ready to use.
- Note: You will have more dressing than you need for the recipe.
Spinach Salad with Strawberries
- Wash and pat spinach dry with a paper towel. Tear any large pieces into smaller sizes. Place into a large bowl.
- Add halved strawberries and nuts.
- This makes 6 servings; add 2 tablespoons of salad dressing for each serving.
Salad Dressing Nutrition Facts Label
Salad Nutrition Facts Label
Spinach and Making the Recipe
Part of my internship with UNH Cooperative Extension included creating educational videos on how to pick the freshest produce at farmers markets and how to make a delicious dish with it. I had a blast combining my love of cooking and education to help people eat healthier. Below is my video on spinach. Enjoy!
