Christina's Decadent Spinach Salad Recipe

Name: Christina's Decadent Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) bag spinach; 1 pint strawberry, cleaned and sliced divided; 2 14 ounces pine nuts, toasted divided; ½ cup jicama, julienned (optional); 4 ounces goat cheese, divided into 1 oz portions; 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (or substitue regular); salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar (or red wine)

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) bag spinach
1 pint strawberry, cleaned and sliced divided
2 14 ounces pine nuts, toasted divided
½ cup jicama, julienned (optional)
4 ounces goat cheese, divided into 1 oz portions
2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
½ cup panko breadcrumbs (or substitue regular)
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar (or red wine)

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Form the 4, 1 oz portions of goat cheese into patties.
3
Grind half of the pine nuts and mix with breadcrumbs, chives, salt and pepper on a plate.
4
Coat the goat cheese in the breadcrumb mixture (press firmly).
5
Place half of the strawberries in a food processor and blend until pureed.
6
In a small saucepan add oil and heat over medium to low heat.
7
Whisk in vinegar, honey, and pureed strawberries.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Turn heat to low (dressing can be served cold, but whisk it before tossing!
10
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11
Place goat cheese in the oven for about 5 minutes until they are warmed.
12
Meanwhile --
13
Place spinach, remainder of sliced strawberries, jicama, and remainder of pine nuts in a bowl.
14
Toss with warmed dressing.
15
Divide into four equal portions and top with warmed goat cheese.
16
Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) bag spinach, 1 pint strawberry, cleaned and sliced divided, 2 14 ounces pine nuts, toasted divided, ½ cup jicama, julienned (optional), and more.

Yes, Christina's Decadent Spinach Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Christina's Decadent Spinach Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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