Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Refreshing! That is the first word that comes to mind from a blissful bite of this salad. With fresh baby spinach, tender caramelized onions, sweet juicy strawberries and crunchy sliced almonds, this salad is a minefield of pleasurable flavors. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the goodness of greens.

Servings: 8

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

Here’s what you need…

For the Fresh Tarragon Dressing:

¼ cup olive oil
3 Tablespoons golden balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon melted raw honey (OR 10 drops liquid stevia)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 Tablespoons fresh tarragon, minced
¼ teaspoon sea salt
dash of black pepper

For the Strawberry Spinach Salad:

1 teaspoon olive oil
½ red onion, thinly sliced
8 cups baby spinach
8 strawberries, sliced
2 avocados, pitted and cubed
2 Tablespoons sliced almonds
sea salt
black pepper

Recipe Instructions:

Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until fully combined, set aside.
Place a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and sliced onion. Cook for 8-10 minutes, adding a Tablespoon of water halfway through the cooking time. Once the water has evaporated and the onion is tender, remove from heat and set aside.
In a large bowl toss the spinach with the Fresh Tarragon dressing. Top with the sliced strawberries, cubed avocado, sliced almonds, caramelized onions and a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutritional Analysis:

One serving equals: 185 calories, 16g fat, 7g carbohydrate, 86mg sodium, 1g sugar, 6g fiber, and 4g protein.

Author: Bob Thomson

Bob Thomson is a Personal Trainer, boot camp instructor and weight loss expert specializing in total body and health transformations. Utilizing many years experience in the field of fitness, nutrition and peak performance, Bob has helped dozens of clients lose weight, get fit and healthy and squeeze the juice out of life.

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