Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing
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Serves: 2
 
Ingredients
  • 4 C packed spinach
  • 1 C strawberries, sliced
  • ½ C prepared quinoa
  • ½ C toasted walnuts
  • ⅓ C blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1 chicken breast, grilled and sliced (optional)
For the Creamy Balsamic:
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp 0% greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp good quality olive oil
Instructions
For the Creamy Balsamic:
  1. Using a food processor, blender, or immersion blender - add all ingredients except olive oil and process until smooth, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and continue to process until incorporated. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Add all ingredients to a large salad bowl. Drizzle with 3-4 Tbsp creamy balsamic and toss. Store remaining salad dressing in a mason jar or tupperware in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Recipe by Good Thyme Kitchen at https://www.goodthymekitchen.com/spinach-strawberry-salad-creamy-balsamic-dressing/