Ingredients
– 8 cups baby spinach, chopped
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
– ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
– ¼ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
– ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing (or dressing of your choice)
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Creating the Spinach and Strawberry Chopped Salad is straightforward. Follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and chop the baby spinach into bite-sized pieces. Hull and slice the strawberries, dice the cucumber, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
2. Slice the Onion: Thinly slice the red onion to add a hint of sharpness to the salad.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, sliced strawberries, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
4. Add Cheese and Nuts: If you’re using feta cheese and nuts, add them to the bowl.
5. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
6. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as desired.
7. Serve Immediately: Enjoy the salad fresh for the best flavor and texture.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible salad effortlessly and ensure that it’s ready in just a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: For a more filling meal, consider adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas to the salad.