Spinach Strawberry and Walnut Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with wholesome goodness, this Spinach Strawberry and Walnut Salad is the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Featuring tender baby spinach leaves, juicy sliced strawberries, and crunchy toasted walnuts, this salad is a nutrient-rich delight that’s as flavorful as it is simple to prepare. A drizzle of homemade balsamic vinaigrette, made with extra-virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together, while optional crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy and tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this stunning salad is ideal for everything from light lunches to elegant dinner parties. Whether you serve it on its own or as a vibrant side dish, it’s guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries
- 0.5 cups walnuts
- 0.5 cups crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 3 tablespoons 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 pat dry the baby spinach thoroughly. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the strawberries, remove stems, and slice them into thin slices. Add the sliced strawberries to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly before adding them to the salad.
If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad for added creaminess and tang.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad as a standalone dish or as a side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.5 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.3 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2166 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.5 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 829 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1438 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.
