Gina's Spinach Salad

Brighten up your table with Gina’s Spinach Salad, a delightful blend of fresh, wholesome ingredients that’s as vibrant as it is flavorful. This simple, no-cook recipe combines tender baby spinach, juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, creating a medley of textures and flavors. Toasted slivered almonds add a satisfying crunch, while thinly sliced red onions deliver a subtle sharpness. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette, sweetened with a touch of honey and infused with Dijon mustard, ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for a quick weekday lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a stunning centerpiece for your next gathering. Packed with fresh produce and rich in nutrients, Gina’s Spinach Salad is the ultimate fusion of health and indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Strawberries
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.33 cup Slivered almonds
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Hull and slice the strawberries. Add the slices to the bowl with the spinach.

Step 3

Cut the avocado into cubes and add it on top of the spinach and strawberries.

Step 4

Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 5

Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Let them cool and then sprinkle them onto the salad.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad for a touch of sharpness.

Step 7

To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, flavor-packed salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(708.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1273.4

Total Fat 103.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 2300.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 34.0g
Protein 28.3g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 666.6mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 1376.0mg	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: 70.8%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 20.6%