Strawberry and Spinach Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Strawberry and Spinach Salad recipe is a perfect blend of sweet and savory. Juicy strawberries and tender spinach create a vibrant base, complemented by the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese, the nutty crunch of toasted sliced almonds, and the subtle sharpness of red onion. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, sweetened with honey and spiced with Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a zesty, golden touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy salad is ideal as a light lunch, refreshing side dish, or elegant addition to your dinner table. Packed with nutrients and easy to toss together, it’s a go-to recipe for spring and summer entertaining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water. Set aside.
Rinse the strawberries under cold water. Remove the stems and slice them into thin slices.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, toasted sliced almonds, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will serve as your dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat the salad ingredients with the dressing evenly.
Serve immediately as a light and refreshing dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1752 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.0 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.3 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3976 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.3 g | ||
| Protein | 52.8 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1519 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1177 mg | 25% | |
*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.
