Description
This Spinach Strawberry Salad with Feta Cheese is a refreshing and flavorful summer salad that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the tanginess of feta cheese, all tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1/4 small red onion (thinly sliced)
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, feta cheese, almonds, and red onion.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To add protein, top with grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- For a nut-free option, use sunflower seeds instead of almonds.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but the dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
