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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans

Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans is your new favorite salad that doesn't taste like a salad. It's full of fresh fruit, tossed in a little lemon and olive oil, and garnish with candied pecans and gorgonzola cheese for a nice sweet and savory twist!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 147kcal
Author: Britney

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Cutting board

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Spinach, fresh
  • ½ lb Strawberries, halved
  • ¼ Red Onion, sliced
  • 1-2 Avocados
  • 2 ears Corn
  • ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 clove Garlic, diced
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Lemon
  • ¼ cup Gorgonzola
  • ½ cup Candied Pecans

Instructions

  • Cut corn off of ears of corn. Add olive oil to a pan and add corn, red pepper flakes, garlic, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper. Saute for about 6-8 minutes, until corn is slightly browned.
  • Toss spinach in a drizzle of olive oil and the juice from one lemon. Add salt and pepper as desired.
  • Top spinach with srawberries, sliced red onions and avocados, and corn. Garnish with gorgonzola and candied pecans as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2570IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg