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Strawberry Spinach Salad

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A refreshing and vibrant salad combining baby spinach, sweet strawberries, crunchy toasted nuts, creamy cheese, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette—perfect for spring and summer meals.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (or goat cheese)
  • 1/4 cup toasted nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
  • Optional: 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach leaves, then place them in a large salad bowl.
  2. Hull and slice the strawberries and add them to the bowl.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion and toss it in.
  4. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
  5. Toast the nuts in a dry skillet until fragrant, let them cool, then add them to the bowl.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  7. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.

Notes

  • Toast nuts in advance to save time.
  • Assemble salad right before serving to maintain texture.
  • Use vegan cheese or omit it for a vegan version.
  • Customize with other fruits like blueberries or orange segments.
  • Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu to make it a full meal.

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