Sugar-Free Strawberry Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Sugar-Free Strawberry Spinach Salad—a refreshing, healthy dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. This recipe pairs nutrient-packed baby spinach with sweet, juicy strawberries, thinly sliced red onion, and crunchy toasted slivered almonds for a delightful combination of textures and flavors. A tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette, infused with Dijon mustard and garlic powder, ties everything together without any added sugars, making it perfect for health-conscious eaters. Optional crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy touch for those looking to indulge. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is ideal for a quick lunch, light dinner, or as a show-stopping side dish. Easy to prepare and bursting with fresh ingredients, it’s a celebration of wholesome eating that you’ll want to make over and over!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the strawberries, remove the stems, and slice them thinly. Add the sliced strawberries to the bowl with the spinach.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moons. Add the onion slices to the salad.
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly. Sprinkle the almonds over the salad.
If using feta cheese, crumble it and sprinkle it over the salad as well.
In a small bowl or a jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Drizzle the salad with the dressing just before serving, and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, sugar-free strawberry spinach salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.0 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.4 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2208 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 38.9 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 991 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1209 mg | 26% | |
*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.
