Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

fresh, fruity, tangy, who said salads had to be boring

Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with seasonal flavor, this Strawberry Salad with Homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette is a true celebration of simple ingredients done beautifully. Created by Woodhill Cottage founder Jenny McCain, it balances sweet, tangy, and crisp in every bite. It’s the kind of effortless dish that feels special enough for entertaining, yet easy enough to enjoy any day of the week.

just the facts

Prep time: 15 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4- 6 servings, 3/4 cup dressing

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup Woodhill Cottage Strawberry Conserve

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 8 ounces fresh baby spinach

• 8 ounces fresh arugula

• 2 cups sliced strawberries

• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

• 2/3 cup crumbled goat cheese

• 2/3 cup cooked, crumbled bacon

• 2/3 cup chopped candied pecans

Directions:

1. To make the dressing, add the Strawberry Conserve, olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic powder to a blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

   
   

2. To assemble the salad, place the spinach, strawberries, red onion, cheese, and pecans into a large bowl. When ready to serve, drizzle with dressing and toss.

Alternatively, you can plate the salads and serve the dressing on the side.

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