Description
This Strawberry Spinach Salad is a delightful mix of fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy candied nuts, all tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. It’s a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, making it a refreshing and satisfying salad for any occasion.
Ingredients
Fresh Baby Spinach:
6 cups
Fresh Strawberries:
1 cup sliced
Red Onion:
¼ cup thinly sliced
Feta Cheese:
¼ cup crumbled
Candied Pecans or Walnuts:
¼ cup chopped
Balsamic Vinegar:
2 tablespoons
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Honey:
1 teaspoon
Dijon Mustard:
½ teaspoon
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, feta cheese, and candied nuts.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta if desired.
- Add grilled chicken or avocado for a heartier meal.
- Try toasted almonds or sunflower seeds as a nut alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
