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Strawberry Bacon Brie Salad

posted by Liz Berg on May 18, 2017 (updated 1/30/24)

Seasonal berries dance with cheese, nuts, and more in this scrumptious Strawberry Bacon Brie Salad with a Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette! Plus find out how I keep my produce fresh longer!

This is no ordinary Spinach Salad with Bacon! The candied pecans, fresh strawberries, bacon, and Brie make it worthy of royalty!!!

Strawberry Bacon Brie Salad in a white serving bowl.

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1 Why You Must Make

2 Ingredient Notes

3 How to Make an Arranged Salad

4 Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Saver

5 Frequently Asked Questions

6 You May Also Like:

7 Strawberry Bacon Brie Salad Recipe

Why You Must Make

This is not your typical spinach salad! The complexity of sweet, salty, savory, creamy, crisp, and crunchy ingredients will thrill your taste buds. I started with fresh baby spinach greens, then piled on slices of ripe strawberries, bits of crispy bacon, rich triple creme Brie, and sugared pecan halves.
A drizzle of salad dressing infused with strawberry jam was the final touch to pull it all together.
This is truly a party in your mouth with each delectable bite.

Did you know May was National Salad Month? Perfect timing as the first crop of lettuces and greens are being harvested from our gardens. Plus I’ve been thrilled with the fragrant berries in the markets. You know me and berries, they are a fabulous dessert garnish, plus I love to add them to my salads all summer long!

Ingredient Notes

Kitchen Staples – Salt, Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Dijon Mustard
Aged Balsamic Vinegar – I use 18-year-old, aged balsamic. It’s thick, syrupy and sweet. It makes a huge difference in the taste of your salad dressing.
Strawberry Jam – Brings sweetness and strawberry flavor to your salad dressing.
Baby Spinach – More tender than regular spinach.
Bacon – Fry, drain off excess oil, then crumble or chop into pieces
Brie – Slice or dice into bite-sized pieces. Remove the rind if that’s your preference.
Candied Pecans – See the link in the recipe card to learn how to make them at home.
Sliced Strawberries – Look for bright, glossy, fragrant strawberries without bruising or signs of deterioration. Slice right before adding to the salad.

Strawberry Bacon Brie Salad in a round white serving bowl from overhead.

How to Make an Arranged Salad

When making a salad for dinner guests, it’s nice to attractively arrange the ingredients in a bowl or on a platter.
Start with the greens first as a base.
In the photo above, you can see that the rest of the ingredients were added in concentric circles. Or you can separate each ingredient on a platter of spinach greens to toss together before serving.
Don’t add the dressing until you present the salad. This will prevent the greens from getting soggy.

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Strawberry Bacon Brie Salad ingredients in plastic containers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do You Pick the Best Strawberries?

Use all your senses when shopping for strawberries. Fresh strawberries should be red, without green or white patches, glossy, and the seeds should not appear brown and dehydrated. They should have a sweet, strawberry aroma, and they should be firm, not soft and mushy. Buying in season is best.

When Are Strawberries in Season?

California strawberries are in season year-round. Florida strawberry season runs from March to November.

How Should You Store Strawberries?

Store your strawberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Do not wash until you are ready to use them. If you don’t have a specialized container, put a paper towel in the bottom of the receptacle to absorb any moisture that might hasten spoilage.