Description
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Strawberry Spinach Salad combines tender spinach with sweet strawberries, crunchy toasted almonds, and a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light meal, it’s simple to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Elevate any gathering with this stunning salad that impresses without the stress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse spinach under cool water and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, red onion, and toasted almonds.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider incorporating grilled chicken or chickpeas. Feel free to swap out nuts based on preference or dietary needs. Assemble the salad right before serving for maximum freshness.