Description
This Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad is a bright, refreshing salad made with sweet strawberries, tender baby spinach, crunchy toasted nuts, and creamy feta cheese. A simple balsamic honey dressing brings everything together for the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly.
- Slice the strawberries and thinly slice the red onion.
- Toast the pecans or walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Place spinach, strawberries, onion, nuts, and cranberries in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.
Notes
Use very ripe strawberries for the best sweetness. Toasting the nuts enhances their flavor and adds extra crunch. You can add grilled chicken or avocado for a more filling salad. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg