Alberta Co-op Grocery

Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Goat Cheese

This salad is a love poem to the strawberry, whose succulent sweetness is set off by the savory and tangy greens and vinegar, and complemented by creamy goat cheese.

CourseSide
CuisineAmerican

Servings	Prep Time
4	15minutes

Servings	Prep Time
4	15minutes

Ingredients

4cups fresh strawberriesreserve 2, slice remaining
1 small shallotpeeled
2tablespoons strawberry jam
2tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
4tablespoons olive oil
1/2teaspoon salt
4oz. spinach
2 medium scallionsslivered
4oz. chevre cheesecrumbled
1/4cup sliced almondstoasted

Instructions

In a food processor or blender, process 2 strawberries with the shallot until well minced. Add the jam and vinegar and process to mix, then drizzle in the olive oil gradually with the machine running. Mix in the salt. Transfer to a cruet or cup.
Combine the spinach, berries, and scallion in a serving bowl and top with chèvre.
Drizzle with the dressing and top with almonds. Serve immediately.