Description
A vibrant and refreshing Spinach Strawberry Salad, perfect for summer gatherings. This salad combines fresh spinach leaves, juicy strawberries, and crunchy almonds, topped with creamy feta cheese. Light, healthy, and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the baby spinach leaves and place them in a large bowl.
- Slice the strawberries and add them to the bowl with the spinach.
- Sprinkle the sliced almonds and crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- For the dressing, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add grilled chicken or tofu to make it a full meal.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta and use a plant-based cheese or chickpeas for protein.
- Make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg