Strawberry Spinach Salad With Candied Walnuts Recipe

Name: Strawberry Spinach Salad With Candied Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon curry powder; 2 cups walnut halves; 1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (about 1 pound); 1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups walnut halves
1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (about 1 pound)
1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
In a small heavy saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; stir gently to moisten all the sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, gently swirling pan occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Cover; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 1 minute. Uncover pan; continue to boil and gently swirl pan until syrup turns a deep amber color, about 2-3 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and carefully stir in walnuts until evenly coated. Spread onto foil to cool completely. Break into pieces.
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In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk the first six vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Serve immediately.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Strawberry Spinach Salad With Candied Walnuts 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.

Strawberry Spinach Salad With Candied Walnuts

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