Low Sodium Strawberry Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Low Sodium Strawberry Spinach Salad, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that's both delicious and heart-healthy. Featuring fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and crisp red onion, this salad is topped with lightly toasted unsalted almonds for a satisfying crunch. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette, infused with a touch of honey and poppy seeds, adds a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess without relying on added salt. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is an ideal choice for a quick and wholesome meal or side dish, perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining. Bursting with flavor and packed with antioxidants, this low sodium recipe proves that eating healthy can be utterly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 1 cup Raw unsalted almonds
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
Instructions
Rinse the baby spinach thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them thinly. Add the sliced strawberries to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Lightly toast the raw unsalted almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and allow them to cool slightly before adding to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons and add them to the salad bowl for a touch of sharpness.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, ground black pepper, and poppy seeds to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients and coat them with the dressing.
Serve the Low Sodium Strawberry Spinach Salad fresh and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.6 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.1 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.4 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 547 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2114 mg | 45% | |
*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.
