Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad

4.4 of 5 (49)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 116.6
  • Total Fat: 10.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 30.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 2.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Strawberry Spinach Salad calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 TBSP sesame seeds
    1 TBSP Poppy seeds
    1/2 C sugar substitute
    1/4 C Olive oil
    1/4 C distilled white vinegar
    1/4 teaspoon paprika
    1/2 tsp Worcesestershire Sauce
    1 TBSP minced onion
    10 oz fresh spinach
    1 quart strawberries, sliced
    1/4 C almonds blanched and slivered

Directions

In a medium glass or plastic bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcesesershire sauce and onion.

Cover and chill for 1 hour

in a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, and almonds.

pour dressing over salad and toss

refigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving

**As a diabetic, I use Splenda - you can, however, use Sugar but the carb count will go up**


Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PARENTSWORLD.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Great flavors. I lightly toasted the almonds and sesame seeds for added flavor. I also skipped the splenda. - 5/19/08


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    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I love to add little manderin orange segments too! YUMMY!!!!!!!! - 4/16/08


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    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I use a non-fat raspberry vinagrette dressing for a much lower fat count and sometime swap out almonds for pine nuts or I crumble in a low-fat feta cheese. Yum! - 4/16/08


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I cut down the olive oil to 2 T and use balsamic vinegar. I also thinly slice red onion rings instead of the chopped onion. Some fat is good fat. - 4/16/08


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    Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Love this salad. I used bottled fat free poppy seed dressing for ease of use. It makes a great salad. Sometimes, I add chicken or other fruit, or even salmon, but it is delicious - 4/16/08


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    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I make this but use a dressing made of 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp old fashioned/whole grain mustard. Yummy! - 4/16/08


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Wonderful, a big hit. I've made it several times and people always ask for the recipe. - 3/21/08


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    really good, I have made this other times and am going to make it tonight to use some strawberries I have on hand. I make it for one and use a Lite Raspberry vinegaigrette dressing, ( Kens Steak house brand) Very good. - 4/16/08


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    love it!!!! - 4/16/08


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I Love this recipe, I cut down the oil and use rice vinegar instead of distilled. Just thinking of the dressing makes my mouth water! - 4/16/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I have made this recipe many times,I usually use low cal poppy seed dressing , or a low cal raspberry vinegarette, but I add in CANDIED almonds, and some cubed Havarti cheese. If I don't have fresh strawberries, I use canned mandarin oranges...YUMMY! - 4/16/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Loved it! Very good. - 1/4/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was great. I added shredded carrots and red onion to it for visual appeal, and of course taste!!!! Fabulous. - 7/10/07


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I added blueberries for an added kick :) Yum! - 7/7/07


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    loved it! - 7/3/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I loved this recipe exactly like it is. My family enjoyed it as well. - 5/11/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    this was a great recipie really tasty. - 4/16/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    i make this salad all the time except i don't use the dressing, i also walnuts and pecans instaed of almonds. - 4/16/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I usually have this at my faveorite Brazillian Restaurant. They add grilled chicken, fresh pineapples, tomatoes, and grapes and call it Chicken & Fruit Salad. LOVE IT!!! - 4/16/08


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    i love fruits like apples, strawberries and oranges on my salad...and the strawberry/spinach combo sounds good. but why add all that FAT to something healthy. a 1/4 of olive oil?! - 4/16/08


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I think I'll try this...but I have a Strawberry Balsamic dressing thats fat free...the way this is made...its 78% calories from fat... - 4/16/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I LOVE this salad, but I usually skip the oil and lemon and just use plain balsamic vinegar (with the sugar sub and poppy seeds and all). - 4/16/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made this. Very Good. I would 1/2 the splenda though next time. A little TOO sweet. - 7/16/07


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Sooo good. A refreshing change for spinach. - 7/15/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I have made this recipe for a few years now and it is ALWAYS a huge hit! YUMMY - 7/10/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is just so scrumshush. I like it because it is easy to make and it is so refreshing on these hot summer days in Texas. - 7/8/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I have made this recipe twice now and everyone LOVES it! This salad Rocks!!! Thanks for sharing. :o) - 7/4/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Didn't have any almonds, sesame seeds or poppy seeds and it was still WONDERFUL!!! Tastes great! - 7/2/07


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    It was ok,but I won't fix it that often. - 7/1/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was a beautiful salad. I served this to my sister and she loved it. - 6/28/07


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Wonderful fruit and vegtable combination! - 6/28/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    VERRRRRY YUMMY!! - 6/27/07


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made this and my family and I enjoyed it and will make it again. - 6/27/07


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I have a very similar recipe. I use 1 oz. cold pressed flaxseed oil w/no vinegar or sugar. I also add small can of drained mandarin oranges. I don't use the other seasonings or onions. It wouldn't be fair to rate this receipe as is w/o trying it. The spinich & fruit flavor is a great combo. - 6/26/07


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    excellent refreshing would make again splenda is a great substitute for sugar - 6/26/07


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I have a very similar recipe that calls for feta cheese/toasted pecans. The dressing is low fat as it calls for poppy seeds, orange juice, raspberry vinegarette, sweetner (Stevia/Splenda or Honey). For added flavor, I sometimes spay the pecans with cooking spray and dust pecans with a tsp of sugar - 6/26/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This sounds very similar to a salad a local resturant has on thier menu it sounds like the same dressing also I love it....Very satisfying I use strawberries and other fruit apples and cranberries on my salad regularly makes for an interesting change day to day... - 6/26/07


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    This was so good with pork chops. - 8/6/20


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    Strawberry season is here, this is a must try! - 4/30/18


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    Very Good
    great combination - 12/19/17


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    Incredible!
    Love the strawberry spinach salad recipe! Delicious!! - 8/19/17


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    Incredible!
    Love this strawberry Spinach salad recipe. I added some walnuts for an extra crunch. - 7/2/17


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    Very flavorful. I used splenda and used sliced red onions. - 6/7/13


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    This was really delicious! Big hit when I brought it to a dinner party too. - 4/17/11


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    Incredible!
    very nice taste! - 8/10/10


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    tried this and it was very yummy! thank you! - 7/12/10


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    Incredible!
    This recipe was FABULOUS! I made it for my husbands Fathers Day brunch and the family LOVED it!!! - 6/20/10


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    Very Good
    I get asked for the recipe every time I make this. I must admit I use sugar (I don't do sugar sub). It's a great salad, but doesn't keep to well, so plan on dressing just before serving. - 4/1/10


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    Incredible!
    Fantastic. I had a previous favorite spinach/bacon/water chestnut salad & dressing but this is lighter, more summery tasting. I extended the yummy dressing with the same amount of re-hydrated chia seed, in place of other sweeteners I used Natures Way Liquid Whole Leaf Stevia. A "keeper" recipe! - 3/9/10


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    4.5 salad is wonderful even child that doesnt eat spinach enjoyed it - 2/1/10


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    Tried & it was delicious! - 11/9/09


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    Incredible!
    Great Recipe! I make this all the time :) - 6/16/09


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    Incredible!
    yum - 5/9/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Looks very good! - 4/16/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I heard about this salad being delicious so I am looking forward to trying it tonight. I love Olive Oil and I work it ino my daily calories regularly. I am making it as is! - 4/16/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    To all those getting bent out of shape over the olive oil content: 1/4 cup = 4 Tbsp. total, or 1and1/2 tsps. per serving at the listed number of servings, and that is easy enough to cut if you want to. - 4/16/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Just new and looking for new recipes - 4/16/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I always eat spinach with strawberries and completely skip the dressing! With plump, sweet strawberries in season you don't need to add anything else to the spinach for a light, healthy side dish... - 4/16/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I've not made this, but it looks yummy! - 4/16/08


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    Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Great salad, thanks! - 4/16/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    sounds yummy! - 4/16/08


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I can hardly wait to make this one. - 4/16/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I don,t like the thought of mixing strawberries with spinach. - 4/16/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This sounds delicious, but I would rather lower the amount of oil and add a bit of lemon juice instead, skip the worcerster sauce and the sugar substitute to keep it natural and "clean". - 4/16/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    use Splenda and red onion cut into rings instead of minced onion - 8/7/07


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    Bad
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Too much oil! - 7/3/07


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    DIDN'T MAKE IT YET BUT ANYTHING W/ STRAWBERRIES IS AHHHHMAZING!!WILL GET RIGHT ON MAKING THIS ONE! - 7/3/07


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    Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    i use light raspberry dressing and add feta cheese...havent tried it with the nuts and seeds - 7/3/07


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    We used to make this when I worked at Ryans, without the nuts. It is quite good, - 7/2/07


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    i want to try it i need to go shopping this one i going to get on my shopping list look yummy - 6/27/07


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Fat content looks too high and I agree on the Splenda comment, there are way better substitutions. Overall the salad is great especially if you are in a "later" phase of dieting. - 6/27/07


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    It looks delicious but i think the fat content is too high. - 6/27/07


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I am recommending this salad to my daughter the cook. - 6/26/07


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    So disappointed in the recommendation on Splenda. There is no artificial sweetner that is worse for you. Use Stevia or some other natural sweetener. - 6/26/07


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I will probably make this sometime soon. It is easy and looks delicious. As for the fat amount per serving, I think it is pretty right on. I looked up the amount of fat in both fatty ingredients and they are high. You could use less oil and a different nut to save on fat. - 6/26/07


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    much too high in fat .......this recipe could be half the fat and calories - 6/26/07


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    yummy - 6/26/07


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Check the fat gram information on this one; I don't think 10.1 grams is accurate for the .032 cup olive oil plus the .032 cup slivered almonds per serving. - 6/26/07


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Looks great, tastes wonderful, a refreshing part of summer or anytime using other appropriate fresh fruit. - 6/26/07