Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad
Brighten up your table with this Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad, a fresh and flavorful combination that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy slices of fresh strawberries, tangy red onion, and creamy feta cheese, this salad strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy. The addition of toasted sliced almonds brings a satisfying nuttiness, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette—featuring olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard—ties it all together with a delightful tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant salad is perfect for a quick lunch, an elegant dinner starter, or a healthy side dish. Perfectly versatile, it’s a crowd-pleaser for spring picnics, summer gatherings, or any time you want to elevate your salad game! Keywords: strawberry spinach salad, quick salad recipes, healthy salad ideas, balsamic dressing recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Rinse and hull the fresh strawberries, then slice them thinly. Add the slices to the bowl with the spinach.
Thinly slice the red onion into small strips and toss them into the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and sliced almonds over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp, sweet, and savory salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1369 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.6 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1713 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.3 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 816 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1157 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
