Soy-Free Strawberry Spinach Salad
Brighten up your next meal with this Soy-Free Strawberry Spinach Salad, a fresh and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick lunch or elegant dinner side. Featuring tender baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and toasted almonds, this vibrant salad is bursting with sweet, nutty, and tangy notes. The simple homemade balsamic dressing—made with olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of black pepper—ties all the flavors together beautifully, while creamy goat cheese can be added for an optional indulgent touch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is gluten-free, soy-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients to suit a variety of dietary preferences. Serve it fresh to savor its crisp textures and refreshing taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 0.5 cup goat cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the strawberries, remove the stems, and slice them into thin pieces. Add the sliced strawberries to the bowl with the spinach.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Set them aside to cool slightly before adding them to the salad.
If using goat cheese, crumble it into small pieces and add it to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Serve the salad immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1892 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.1 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1412 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.6 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.9 g | ||
| Protein | 55.2 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 812 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1664 mg | 35% | |
*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.
