Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese, and Candied Pistachios
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons hot water
- 1 cup pistachios
- 8 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 2 avocados (diced)
- 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons golden or white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and hot water. Add the pistachios and toss until well coated. Pour mixture onto a large baking sheet that has been lined with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper. Bake until pistachios are crisp, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Once cooled, break pistachios apart.
Step 2
In a large bowl, add spinach, strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, and candied pistachios.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and honey. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle dressing over the salad. Serve immediately.
Step 4
Note-I usually don't add the full 1 cup of pistachios to the salad, but I like to candy 1 cup at a time. I like to snack on them while I make the salad or save some for later. Add however many you like!
Step 5
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