Spicy Strawberry Spinach Salad
Brighten up your table with this Spicy Strawberry Spinach Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Crisp spinach leaves are paired with juicy strawberries, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy sliced almonds, while thinly sliced jalapeño adds a bold kick. The salad is finished with a zesty homemade balsamic vinaigrette, lightly sweetened with honey and spiced with red pepper flakes for the perfect touch of heat. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients, this colorful salad is ideal for summer gatherings, light lunches, or as a unique side dish to complement your favorite grilled meals. Prepare to impress with this crowd-pleasing combination of flavors and textures!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 1 piece jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly, pat it dry, and place it in a large salad bowl.
Hull and slice the strawberries into thin slices. Add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Thinly slice the red onion and the jalapeño pepper (remove the seeds for less heat if preferred). Add both to the bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad along with the sliced almonds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the balance of sweet, spicy, and fresh flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1102 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.0 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1596 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 706 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 828 mg | 18% | |
*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.
