Description
A delightful Strawberry Spinach Salad recipe that combines fresh baby spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, feta cheese, and toasted almonds, all tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This colorful and flavorful salad is perfect for a light and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Baby Spinach
- 6 cups
Fresh Strawberries
- 1 ½ cups
Red Onion (small, thinly sliced)
- ½
Feta Cheese (crumbled)
- ½ cup
Sliced Almonds (toasted)
- â…“ cup
Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons
Honey
- 1 tablespoon
Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ cup
Salt and Black Pepper
- To taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, mix together the spinach, strawberries, red onion, feta cheese, and almonds.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss Salad: Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat evenly before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider adding candied pecans or sunflower seeds.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken for a more substantial meal.
- You can swap feta cheese for goat cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
