Strawberry Margarita Salad

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• VINAIGRETTE
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons orange liqueur, such as Triple Sec, or orange juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons tequila or margarita mix
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallots
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• SALAD
• 9 cups baby spinach (about 9 oz.)
• 1 1/2 cups strawberries, halved or sliced if large
• 1 avocado, chopped

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients except oil in small bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in oil until blended. Let stand 15 minutes. (Vinaigrette can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)

2. Toss spinach in large bowl with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat. Add strawberries and avocado; toss to coat.