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Strawberry Spinach Salad

Serving: 1 ¼ cup (Yield: 50 servings)

Ingredients

  • 1 qt of sunflower or pumpkin seeds
  • 3 lbs of cucumbers
  • 3 lb 4 oz of fresh strawberries
  • 2 lb 4 oz of romaine lettuce
  • 2 lb 12 oz of baby spinach
  • 6 Tbsp of maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp of dijon mustard
  • 1½ tsp of garlic powder
  • 1 tsp of kosher salt
  • 1 tsp of ground black pepper
  • 1 cup of vegetable oil or olive oil

Steps

  1. Toast sunflower (or pumpkin) seeds in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant and beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
  2. Peel cucumbers. Cut in half lengthwise then slice ¼-inch thick.
  3. Hull strawberries and cut into ¼-inch thick slices.
  4. Trim romaine and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  5. Mix spinach and romaine in a large bowl.
  6. Mix spinach and romaine in a large bowl. Process vinegar, syrup, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a food processor fitted with a steel blade until combined. With the motor running, add oil in a stream and blend for 10 to 20 seconds.
  7. Add the strawberries, cucumbers and the toasted seeds to the greens. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.


Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 134 kcal
  • Protein: 3.72 g
  • Carbohydrate: 8.56 g
  • Total Fat: 10.43 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.20 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Vitamin A: 4146.15 IU
  • Vitamin C: 26.19 mg
  • Iron: 1.68 mg
  • Calcium: 51.98 mg
  • Sodium: 58.74 mg
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.76 mg

Sourced from: New School Cuisine, VT



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