Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Brighten up your menu with this vibrant and refreshing Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and crunchy flavors. This easy-to-make salad features a bed of tender fresh spinach topped with juicy sliced strawberries, thinly sliced red onion, toasted almonds, and creamy crumbled feta for an irresistible medley of textures. Tossed with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, made with a hint of honey and Dijon mustard for a perfectly balanced dressing, this recipe is as healthy as it is delicious. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a show-stopping side for any gathering, this 15-minute salad packs a punch of flavor while celebrating the best of seasonal ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 cups Strawberries
- 0.25 cups Red onion
- 0.5 cups Sliced almonds
- 0.5 cups Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the fresh spinach thoroughly. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces. Add them to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Thinly slice the red onion and add 1/4 cup of it to the salad bowl for a subtle, tangy flavor.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool and then sprinkle into the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the salad for a creamy contrast.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette. Whisk until the ingredients are fully emulsified.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.7 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2152 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1004 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1054 mg | 22% | |
*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.
