Description
This Strawberry and Spinach Salad is a delightful combination of fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy almonds, all tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing. It’s a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that makes for a refreshing and nutritious salad.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, feta, almonds, and red onion.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider using candied pecans or walnuts instead of almonds.
- To turn this salad into a main dish, top it with grilled chicken or salmon.
- If preparing ahead, store the dressing separately until ready to serve to maintain the salad’s crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
