Description
Spinach Salad with Strawberries is a fresh, vibrant dish made with baby spinach, sweet strawberries, creamy cheese, and crunchy almonds, all tossed in a light honey balsamic dressing. I prepare it as a quick, healthy, and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g baby spinach
- 200g strawberries (sliced)
- 50g feta or goat cheese (crumbled)
- 40g sliced almonds (toasted)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry spinach thoroughly.
- Slice strawberries.
- Toast almonds in a dry pan.
- Whisk olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Place spinach in a bowl.
- Add strawberries on top.
- Sprinkle cheese and almonds.
- Drizzle dressing.
- Toss gently.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for best flavor. Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness. Substitute almonds with walnuts or pecans if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg