Spinach with strawberries and nuts
Description
The salad is quick and easy to prepare. You can make this vibrant salad in just 5-10 minutes, which is perfect when you don't have time to prepare a full meal. Serve the salad as a snack or for dinner, especially ideal paired with a glass of chilled white wine. If desired, garnish the dish with fresh mint, chia seeds, or sesame seeds. The salad is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients.
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Step 2
Separate the spinach leaves, wash each leaf in water, and trim off the stems. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and place on a plate. You can blanch the greens in boiling water or keep the spinach in boiling water for about 2–3 minutes to make it softer.
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Step 3
Wash the strawberries in water and remove the stems. Cut each one in half or into four pieces, then place them on the spinach.
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Step 4
In a bowl or ramekin, combine salt, ground black pepper, soy sauce, sugar, and cold-pressed olive oil. Mix thoroughly until the granulated sugar is completely dissolved, creating an aromatic dressing.
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Step 5
Pour the prepared dressing over all the ingredients on the plate.
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Step 6
Dry walnut kernels in a pan or oven for about 4-5 minutes, then let them cool slightly and break them into pieces with your hands—do not crush into crumbs. Sprinkle them over the prepared salad. Optionally, you can add sesame or chia seeds, finely chopped fresh mint that has been washed and dried. Serve the dish immediately after preparation, while it still retains the maximum amount of vitamins and minerals.