Spring Spinach Salad
Celebrate the fresh flavors of the season with this vibrant Spring Spinach Salad, a perfect blend of crisp greens and colorful produce. Featuring tender baby spinach as the base, this salad is elevated with juicy strawberries, crunchy cucumber slices, and sharp red onion for a delightful mix of textures. Creamy feta cheese and toasted almond slices add rich, nutty undertones, while a homemade balsamic-honey dressing ties everything together with tangy sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this light and refreshing salad is ideal for spring gatherings, lunch on the patio, or as a stunning side dish to complement your favorite meals. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this easy spinach salad is guaranteed to become your go-to recipe for healthy eating! Keywords: spring salad, spinach salad recipe, strawberry spinach salad, balsamic dressing, healthy salad recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup almonds (sliced, toasted)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the strawberries into thin pieces and add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, and add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad.
Sprinkle the feta cheese and toasted almond slices over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your spring spinach salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
667 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.2 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 854 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 364 mg | 8% | |
*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.
