Spinach and Strawberry Salad
A light and refreshing salad made with tender spinach, sweet strawberries, crunchy nuts, and a tangy balsamic dressing.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds or pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, red onion, feta cheese, and nuts.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit feta or use a plant-based alternative.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Best served fresh, but dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: spinach strawberry salad, summer salad, fresh salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad