Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of this Classic Strawberry Spinach Salad, featuring fresh greens and juicy strawberries drizzled with a sweet-tangy dressing—ideal for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 1 ½ cups ripe strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Rinse spinach under cold water and pat dry.
- Hull and slice strawberries thinly.
- Toast nuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach and strawberries; drizzle dressing just before serving.
- Top with crumbled feta and toasted nuts; serve immediately.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider using walnuts or pecans.
- Substitute feta with goat cheese for a creamier flavor.
- Fresh herbs like mint can elevate the taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg