Comments on: Strawberry Spinach Salad

By: janmaus

janmaus — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:36:32 +0000

My family has loved this recipe for years! I always get nuts on sale during the winter holiday season when Aldi’s has really good buys. I make plenty of glazed pecans, but since they never last the year, I have some of my Christmas priced pecans in the freezer just for summer salads! While this balsamic vinaigrette is a fave, I also make an almost identical dressing with very inexpensive apple cider vinegar, less sweetener, and a neutral oil. Strawberries have been particularly plentiful, inexpensive, and yummy this summer, so we’ve been eating lots in a variety of ways. This salad would also work with watermelon. Although I’m a giant Feta cheese fan, I can recommend inexpensive Queso Fresco from Aldi’s as a sub–similar crumbly texture and salty taste. I view these 2 cheeses as interchangeable.

By: Susana Sanchez

Susana Sanchez — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:02:07 +0000

made this recipe for a group class and it was a hit! the vinaigrette was delicious. I even made it at home for dinner! Excited to get feedback from the group next month. I always forget to snap a pic but I remembered this time. Thanks!

By: Loretta Libens

Loretta Libens — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:11:13 +0000

Just made this for dinner tonight. Strawberries are in season in Florida. So good. Made grilled chicken breasts that I marinated in Italian dressing, served the salad as a side. A perfect match. Definitely making it again and probably again.

By: Emilie Joyce

Emilie Joyce — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:27:38 +0000

In reply to Marie.

I suggest eating with plain pecans not candied ones for healthier version.

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 01:08:36 +0000

I loved every part of this salad. The balsamic vinegrette was perfect. I made mine exactly as the recipe stated and it was perfect. My husband doesn’t like feta so I left that off of his,, but he loved it too. I will definely make this again.

By: Janelle

Janelle — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:23:06 +0000

Omg YUM YUM YUM. I’ve been eyeing this recipe for a while and I finally made it last night. It was absolutely fantastic! Sweet, but good for you. I honestly felt like it was something I could have ordered in a restaurant. Doing the candied pecans was a little tricky for me (user error lol) and I almost burned them, but we got there eventually!

I couldn’t believe it actually came out of my kitchen lol. I added half an avocado it was outstanding. Everyone went for seconds and I know we’ll be making it again soon. 5/5 stars!

By: Marsha McDougal

Marsha McDougal — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:56:49 +0000

In reply to janet. Thank you Janet. I love strawberry salads! Another variation that I love includes Mandarin oranges, strawberries, chopped walnuts, and raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Delicious!

By: janet

janet — Fri, 31 May 2024 17:16:12 +0000

I’ve been making something similar year round for, well, years. I had to try your dressing–delicious. Your description of “insanely delicious” is no exaggeration!!! Your candied pecans are also easier than the recipe I’ve been using.

By: Donna

Donna — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 14:14:53 +0000

Served this at a dinner with friends. Everyone wanted the recipe. The dressing in particular is amazing!

By: Ehab Taklas

Ehab Taklas — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 11:01:38 +0000

Healthy and delicious