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Louisiana Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
Louisiana Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing brings together strawberries, balsamic vinegar, and jam. The cooling step comes before another part of the finish. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Quick dinners · Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dietary characteristics
- Vegetarian
- Dish type
- Salads
A few quick notes
1. Leave room for the cooling step
The cooling step comes before another part of the finish. Set the food aside as the method directs and keep that pause in mind before cutting, coating or putting the final parts together.
2. Get the blending equipment ready
There is a blending step in this method. Set up the appliance called for and follow its instructions along with the recipe, including any cooling or handling directions before blending.
3. Set out the finishing ingredient
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
Get to know the ingredients
Strawberries
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: To serve, place the spinach and half the strawberries in a bowl and drizzle over a bit of Dressing.
Balsamic vinegar
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Whizz Dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender.
Jam
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Whizz Dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
0 of 3 steps completeMake room for Louisiana Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
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The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Serve immediately, with remaining Dressing on the side! Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A little more help as you go
Keep the dressing additions separate
The dressing goes in more than one addition. Keep some back where the method says to, then toss again and add the next part at its own step.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the food processor, blender, and saucepan. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Whizz Dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender.
Which little step is worth remembering?
The cooling step comes before another part of the finish. Set the food aside as the method directs and keep that pause in mind before cutting, coating or putting the final parts together.
What happens at the end?
Keep this part of the method in view: Serve immediately, with remaining Dressing on the side!
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
The dressing goes in more than one addition. Keep some back where the method says to, then toss again and add the next part at its own step.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: RecipeTin Eats. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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