There aren’t a lot of salads that I like so much, I crave them, but this salad is an exception. Each time I make this salad dressing, I buy a big package of spinach and enjoy it daily until either the dressing or spinach is gone. Spinach salads with strawberries aren’t all that uncommon, but what I love about this version is the double dose of strawberry from both the dressing and the slices on top. The dressing is on the sweet side being primarily a berry puree, but the addition of a touch of vinegar and champagne help balance the sweetness with a mild acidity that make it seem like, well, salad dressing. As for toppings, I generally like to keep it simple with sliced almonds and strawberries. However, I have also added green apple slices, and used pecans or walnuts in place of the almonds. I haven’t tried it myself (yet), but I think crumbled goat cheese would be another lovely addition. The version here is my favorite but you can play around to find the combination you prefer.
