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    Home » Recipes » Gluten Free

    Strawberry and Pecan Spinach Salad

    Published: May 8, 2023 Modified: May 8, 2023 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This fresh Strawberry and Pecan Spinach Salad is easy to put together, gluten-free and a great way to show off summer strawberries.  Make it for an easy lunch or take it to your next cookout.

    Strawberry and Pecan Spinach Salad in a white bowl

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    Strawberry and Pecan Spinach Salad with blue cheese

    Summer is the best time to make fresh salads.  I love cooking in the summer - so many fresh fruits and vegetables available!  I have made this salad so many times and it's always a hit at potlucks and cookouts. It looks gorgeous with all those colors.

    The strawberries add some sweetness and the pecans have a nice crunch.  The blue cheese adds a tart, unexpected flavor but goes so well with the strawberries.

    Strawberry Pecan Salad dressing ingredients

    You will fall in love with this simple vinaigrette dressing, I promise! Grapeseed oil in dressing is the bomb.  It's so mild, the flavor is not overpowering.  I am over olive oil in my dressing (for now!) I slather this awesome dressing on everything including...

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    Trust me, you need this dressing in your life.  Happy summer salad eating!

    Strawberry and Pecan Spinach Salad

    Strawberry and Pecan Spinach Salad

    This fresh Strawberry and Pecan Spinach Salad is easy to put together, gluten-free and a great way to show off summer strawberries. Make it for an easy lunch or take it to your next cookout.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 367kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 5 oz package of baby spinach
    • 1 cup pecans
    • 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
    • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
    • For Dressing:
    • 3 tablespoon . grapeseed oil
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Put all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
    • In a small jar mix all dressing ingredients and shake well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Dress salad immediately before serving.
    • If you plan to keep this in the fridge for a few days, do not add dressing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4130IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      June 25, 2016 at 1:38 am

      This look like the perfect summer salad Karen! I'm always looking for new ways to use up all the strawberries I just can't pass up when I go to the market! Thanks for sharing and hope you have a great weekend!

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    2. gringalicioustori

      June 25, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      This salad sounds divine! Loving the flavors

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    3. The Gourmet Gourmand

      June 27, 2016 at 5:01 pm

      This is literally summer perfection. I love strawberry salads with pecans. Definitely want to give this a try. P.s. Happy Birthday to Evan!

      Reply

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