Description
Description: A fresh and delicious Strawberry Spinach Salad with sweet strawberries, baby spinach, crunchy nuts, tangy feta, and a homemade balsamic dressing. This easy, nutritious salad is perfect for summer meals, BBQs, and light lunches.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 5 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds, pecans, or walnuts, toasted
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
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For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and dry the spinach, slice the strawberries, crumble the feta, and toast the nuts.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, nuts, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle with the dressing, toss gently, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon.
- If making ahead, store the dressing separately and toss before serving.
- For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon.
- If making ahead, store the dressing separately and toss before serving.
- For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American