Strawberry Almond Spinach Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Brighten up your table with this irresistible Strawberry Almond Spinach Salad—a perfect blend of vibrant flavors, crisp textures, and wholesome ingredients. This refreshing salad features a nutrient-packed base of baby spinach, sweet slices of fresh strawberries, and the crunch of toasted almonds. Thinly sliced red onion and creamy feta cheese add a delightful contrast, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette with honey and Dijon mustard ties everything together with a tangy-sweet kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy salad is ideal as a light lunch, a stunning side dish for dinner, or a show-stopping addition to your next gathering. Pair it with your favorite grilled protein or serve it as is for a deliciously healthy option everyone will love!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 6 cups Baby spinach
• 1.5 cups Fresh strawberries
• 0.5 cups Sliced almonds
• 0.25 cups Red onion
• 0.5 cups Feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.

2. Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into thin pieces. Add the sliced strawberries to the bowl with the spinach.

3. Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 3-5 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad.

4. Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad along with crumbled feta cheese.

5. In a small jar or bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk well to emulsify the dressing.

6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving and toss gently to combine.

7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (167.1g)

Calories		280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		22.7 g	29%
	Saturated Fat	4.8 g	24%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		17 mg	6%
Sodium		398 mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate		13.7 g	5%
	Dietary Fiber	4.7 g	17%
	Total Sugars	6.7 g
Protein		7.7 g	15%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		201 mg	15%
Iron		2.5 mg	14%
Potassium		254 mg	5%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 817 cal (70.4%%)

Protein: 123 cal (10.6%%)

Carbs: 220 cal (19.0%%)