Description
This vibrant summer strawberry spinach salad is packed with fresh greens, juicy strawberries, creamy feta, and crunchy nuts, tossed in a homemade honey-balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds or pecans, toasted
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, cheese, toasted nuts, and red onion if using.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use blueberries or mandarin slices for variation.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a main dish.
- Greek yogurt can be added for a creamier dressing.
- Soak onions in cold water to reduce sharpness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: summer strawberry spinach salad, strawberry spinach salad, balsamic salad dressing, fruit and green salad