Summer Salad With Roasted Strawberry Dressing

Summer Salad With Roasted Strawberry Vinaigrette

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This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Roasted Strawberry Dressing is the epic salad you need! Loaded with leafy greens, fresh produce, creamy avocado, and a tangy-sweet homemade dressing, it's the perfect side dish or light meal to keep you cool and satisfied on a hot summer day.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American, European

Keyword: summer salad

Servings:

Calories: 455kcal

Ingredients

For The Roasted Strawberries

2 tbsp olive oil
pepper and salt pinch
1 box strawberries contains about 7 medium-sized berries

For Roasted Strawberries Vinaigrette

1 tsp honey
4 cloves garlic
3 tbsp basil chopped
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp salt

For The Salad

1 avocado
1/4 cup basil fresh chopped
5-6 cups spring mix or spinach
1 cup strawberries sliced or quartered

Instructions

Roast the strawberries:Toss halved strawberries with a tiny drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast at 375°F until softened and lightly caramelized (about 20 minutes). Let cool.
Make the dressing:Blend the cooled strawberries with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon, lemon juice, and a touch of brown sugar. Season with black pepper and salt. Adjust to taste.
Assemble the salad:In a large bowl, layer spinach, sliced strawberries, avocado, and basil.
Dress it up:Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to coat. Serve on a large platter for maximum golden-hour impact.

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