Dairy-Free Strawberry Spinach Salad

Brighten up your table with this Dairy-Free Strawberry Spinach Salad, a vibrant and refreshing combination of sweet, crunchy, and tangy flavors. This quick and easy salad showcases juicy fresh strawberries, crisp baby spinach, and the slight bite of thinly sliced red onion, all topped with toasted almonds and sunflower seeds for irresistible texture. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of maple syrup ties everything together with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is completely dairy-free and perfect as a light main dish or an elegant side. Whether you're hosting a spring gathering or looking to boost your everyday meals with nutritious, plant-based ingredients, this strawberry spinach salad is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups fresh strawberries
• 0.25 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 0.5 cup sliced almonds
• 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach and strawberries. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin slices.

Step 2

Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons, depending on your preference.

Step 3

Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk (or shake the jar) until the dressing is well emulsified.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, toasted almonds, and sunflower seeds.

Step 6

Drizzle the salad with the dressing and gently toss to evenly coat the ingredients.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a light main dish or side. Add more sunflower seeds or almonds for added crunch if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(725.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1285.2

Total Fat 109.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1429.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.6g
Protein 27.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 468.4mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 1394.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.8%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 19.2%