Strawberry Melon Spinach Salad
Brighten up your table with this Strawberry Melon Spinach Salad, a refreshing blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors perfect for any occasion. This vibrant salad combines crisp fresh spinach with juicy strawberries, succulent cubes of melon (cantaloupe or honeydew), and the bold bite of thinly sliced red onion. Crumbles of creamy feta cheese and crunchy toasted almond slices add texture and depth, while a simple homemade balsamic vinaigrette, made with honey and Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutritious, summer-inspired salad is a colorful treat that's ideal as a light lunch, side dish, or picnic favorite. Perfect for those seeking quick, healthy, and flavorful salad recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 1.5 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup melon (cantaloupe or honeydew), cubed
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup toasted almond slices
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the fresh spinach leaves, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the sliced strawberries, cubed melon, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted almond slices to the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and ensure all leaves are coated in the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, flavor-packed Strawberry Melon Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.6 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 357 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 334 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.
