Low Sodium Strawberry Spinach Salad

Bright, refreshing, and heart-healthy, this Low Sodium Strawberry Spinach Salad is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. Featuring nutrient-packed fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and crunchy toasted unsalted almonds, this salad delivers vibrant textures in every bite. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle sharpness, while the homemade balsamic dressing—sweetened with honey and accented with poppy seeds—ties it all together without the need for added salt. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this salad is an ideal choice for a light lunch, a simple side dish, or an elegant addition to any gathering. For those seeking a low-sodium, flavorful recipe that doesn’t compromise on taste, this salad checks all the boxes.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
• 2 cups Fresh strawberries
• 1 cup Raw unsalted almonds
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the baby spinach thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them thinly. Add the sliced strawberries to the salad bowl with the spinach.

Step 3

Lightly toast the raw unsalted almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and allow them to cool slightly before adding to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons and add them to the salad bowl for a touch of sharpness.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, ground black pepper, and poppy seeds to create the dressing.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients and coat them with the dressing.

Step 7

Serve the Low Sodium Strawberry Spinach Salad fresh and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(678.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1145.1

Total Fat 86.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 115.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.2g	0%
Total Sugars 45.4g
Protein 31.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 546.7mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 2113.9mg	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: 63.3%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 26.7%