Papaya Strawberry Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Papaya Strawberry Spinach Salad, a refreshing medley of flavors and textures that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Tender spinach leaves form the base, topped with juicy chunks of ripe papaya, sweet slices of fresh strawberries, creamy crumbles of feta cheese, and the satisfying crunch of sliced almonds. Tossed in a zesty homemade lime-honey vinaigrette, this salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with vitamins and antioxidants, it’s a show-stopping side dish or light meal that’s ideal for summer gatherings or healthy lunches. Discover how easy it is to create this colorful, nutrient-packed dish that will brighten your table and delight your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium ripe papaya
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 0.33 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly, then dry it with a salad spinner or a clean kitchen towel. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
Peel the papaya, remove the seeds, and cut it into bite-sized cubes. Add the papaya to the salad bowl.
Hull and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters, depending on their size. Add them to the bowl with the spinach and papaya.
Sprinkle the feta cheese and sliced almonds over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful Papaya Strawberry Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.6 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1278 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.1 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 573 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1457 mg | 31% | |
*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.
