Description
A delightful and refreshing Strawberry Spinach Salad that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the earthy flavor of baby spinach, topped with a tangy balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Baby Spinach Salad:
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
Strawberries:
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
Other Ingredients:
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or sliced almonds (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Baby Spinach Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine baby spinach, strawberries, red onion, feta cheese, and nuts.
- Balsamic Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta or use walnuts instead of pecans.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but the dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
