Low Fat Strawberry Spinach Salad
Refreshingly light yet bursting with flavor, this Low Fat Strawberry Spinach Salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory for a healthy meal or side dish. Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, sweet slices of fresh strawberries, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad offers a vibrant medley of textures and flavors. Toasted slivered almonds add the perfect crunch, while a simple homemade balsamic vinaigrette—sweetened with a touch of honey or maple syrup—ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes and completely customizable for vegan diets, this low-fat salad is a delicious way to savor the best of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or a refreshing addition to a summer gathering, it’s as nutritious as it is visually stunning!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the baby spinach and place it in a large serving bowl.
Step 2
Rinse the strawberries, hull them, and slice them thinly. Add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Step 3
Thinly slice the cucumber and red onion. Add both to the bowl with the spinach and strawberries.
Step 4
In a small dry skillet, lightly toast the slivered almonds over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Step 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds on top of the salad just before serving for added crunch.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, low-fat salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (940.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 573.6 |
| Total Fat 30.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 865.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 65.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.1g | |
| Protein 15.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 377.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1299.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories