Strawberry Spinach Salad – RJ Health & Fitness – South Bay Personal Trainer

Strawberry Spinach Salad

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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.

 

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

Instructions:

  1. Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until fully combined, set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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