Janet's Spinach Salad

Brighten up your table with Janet's Spinach Salad, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that combines fresh, crisp baby spinach with the natural sweetness of juicy strawberries, the crunch of toasted sliced almonds, and creamy crumbles of feta cheese. Thinly sliced red onion adds a mild zing, perfectly complemented by a homemade balsamic vinaigrette made with olive oil, honey, and a touch of Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with flavor, this salad is an ideal option for a light lunch, an elegant starter, or a refreshing side dish. With its balance of textures and a harmony of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, Janet's Spinach Salad is sure to become a go-to favorite for healthy, gourmet eating.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the baby spinach leaves and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the strawberries into thin slices and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Let cool before adding to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add 1/4 cup slices to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Sprinkle the feta cheese over the salad.

Step 6

To prepare the dressing, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake until emulsified.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.

Step 8

Toss the salad gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(683.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1562.6

Total Fat 127.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 1723.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.9g	0%
Total Sugars 36.2g
Protein 43.9g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 992.1mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 1371.8mg	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: 10.8%

Carbs: 18.4%