Description
A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Spinach Salad featuring baby spinach, sweet strawberries, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy candied nuts, all tossed in a tangy balsamic honey dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish, this no-cook salad combines healthy greens with sweet and savory flavors for a delightful summer meal.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup candied pecans or walnuts
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and candied pecans or walnuts. Toss lightly to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and fully emulsified.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss the salad to coat all the ingredients evenly without bruising the delicate spinach and strawberries.
- Serve Immediately: For the freshest taste and best texture, serve the salad immediately after dressing it.
Notes
- To make the salad heartier, add grilled chicken slices or avocado.
- Substitute goat cheese for feta for a different cheese flavor.
- Use plain toasted nuts instead of candied nuts if you prefer less sweetness.
- The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
