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© 2008, Kansas State University 

 Ingredients:

  • 6 ounce package spinach leaves (or about 2 bunches)
  • 1 pint strawberries (about 2 cups sliced)
  • Dressing:
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worchestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar

Directions: Remember to Wash Your Hands!

1. Wash spinach leaves and strawberries in clear water and drain well.
2. Remove stems from spinach leaves, tear into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl.
3. Remove stems, slice strawberries and add to spinach. Cover and chill until serving time.
4. In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, seeds, onions, Worchestershire Sauce and paprika.
5. With blender running, add oil and vinegar to combine ingredients. Chill.
6. Toss spinach and strawberries with about half the dressing, reserving the rest for another recipe.


Helpful Hints:

Wait to combine the dressing with the salad until just before serving. Separately, both will keep in the fridge for a couple days. Drizzle the dressing over the strawberries and spinach, then toss.

Kids of all ages can help prepare this salad. Even preschoolers can tear the spinach leaves while older kids can help measure and use the blender to make the dressing. With everyone having a hand in preparation, they will be much more likely to taste and like this spinach salad.


Safety Tip:

Fresh fruit and vegetables from the garden or farmer’s market need special attention! Be sure to wash spinach leaves and strawberries well in a sinkful of cold water to remove sand and dirt. Dry on a clean paper towel before combining with other ingredients.





Kids' Tool Kit 

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Blender
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

It's a good idea to gather all your tools and ingredients before you start a recipe!

Chef's Choice

These will taste great with this recipe

  • Strawberry Spinach Salad
  • bread sticks
  • chicken strips
  • low fat milk

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup
Servings per Container 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210   Calories from Fat 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12 g

18 %

-  Saturated Fat 1.50 g

7 %

Cholesterol 0 mg

0 %

Sodium 95 mg

4 %

Total Carbohydrate 27 g

9 %

-  Dietary Fiber 4 g

17 %

-  Sugars 21 g

 

Protein 4 g

 

Vitamin A 210 %

Vitamin C 110 %

Calcium 15 %

Iron 20 %

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.  Your daily values may be higher of lower depending on your calorie needs:

Calories - 

2,000

2,500

Total Fat

<

65g

80g

Saturated Fat

<

20g

25g

Cholesterol

<

300mg

300mg

Sodium

<

2,400mg

2,400mg

Total Carbohydrate

 

300g

375g

Dietary Fiber

 

25g

30g

Calories per gram:
Fat 9 - Carbohydrate 4 - Protein 4

      


Information provided by K-State Research & Extension Family Nutrition Program
and funded by Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
and USDA. Food and Nutrition Services