Food & Dining

Spinach and Strawberry Salad

Serves: 4

Strawberries are perfect paired with another in-season favorite, spinach. This is versatile. Swap out the feta with gorgonzola or blue cheese. Instead of red wine vinaigrette, whip up some poppyseed dressing. Add candied walnuts or slivered almonds. All are fantastic.

Salad:

4 cups spinach, chopped (or 4 cups baby spinach)

2 cups sliced strawberries

1/2 cup feta

Red Wine Vinaigrette

Source: Giada de Laurentiis

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

3 tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons honey

2 teaspoons salt

freshly ground black pepper

1 cup olive oil

For the Salad

Toss together all ingredients in a large serving bowl. Set aside while you make the dressing.

Preparing the Dressing

Combine red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Pulse to combine and then while the machine is running, add olive oil until all ingredients come together.

Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.