Strawberry Cranberry Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Strawberry Cranberry Salad, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Tender baby spinach serves as the crisp base, while juicy fresh strawberries, chewy dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted sliced almonds provide irresistible texture and taste. Tossed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette made with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an ideal choice for a quick yet elegant side dish or light lunch. Perfect for summer gatherings, holiday tables, or everyday meals, this Strawberry Cranberry Salad is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 4 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into halves or quarters, depending on their size, and set them aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted sliced almonds.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring that the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful Strawberry Cranberry Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.4 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 333 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 307 mg | 7% | |
*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.
