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Spinach Salad with Strawberry, Walnut, and Parmesan Shavings
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Spinach Salad with Strawberry, Walnut, and Parmesan Shavings

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Small skillet

Ingredients

  • Walnut pieces toasted
  • Baby spinach
  • Strawberries sliced
  • Parmesan cheese shavings
  • 2 tbsp light olive oil or canola oil
  • 1½-2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar to taste
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the walnut pieces to the DRY skillet and cook, stirring often, until golden brown. Remove from heat and let them cool.
  • Place the spinach, strawberries, cooled walnuts, and Parmesan cheese shavings in a bowl.
  • Combine the olive oil (or canola oil) with the balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste in a small container, whisking until well combined. Taste and add sugar if it's too tangy.
  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, then toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately. Enjoy.
  • Side Note: My balsamic vinegar is VERY sweet, so I didn't add any sugar, but if your balsamic vinegar is tangy and not sweet, you may want to add a bit of sugar to the vinaigrette.