Description
A refreshing salad combining strawberries, spinach, mozzarella, and a homemade dressing, perfect for brunch or as a starter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1/4 tsp. coarse salt
- 10 oz. baby spinach
- 1–2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 16–20 fresh mozzarella balls (Ciliegine)
- 1/2 cup candied pecans
Instructions
- Make the dressing by whisking together balsamic vinegar, mayonnaise, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and coarse salt in a small bowl or jar.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Blot mozzarella balls to remove moisture and place in molds. Bake for 8-10 minutes until softened, then mold and refrigerate.
- Assemble the salad by layering spinach, sliced strawberries, and red onion on a platter. Add the mozzarella hearts and drizzle with dressing, then sprinkle with candied pecans.
Notes
For best flavor, use ripe strawberries. Serve immediately after assembly to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg