My Food Coach's Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with "My Food Coach's Spinach Salad," a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that's as delicious as it is wholesome. This delightful recipe combines tender baby spinach with juicy slices of fresh strawberries, the crunch of toasted almonds, and the salty creaminess of crumbled feta cheese for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle bite, while a zesty homemade balsamic vinaigrette—crafted with extra virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard—ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this spinach salad is an ideal choice for a quick lunch, a refreshing side dish, or an elegant addition to any dinner table. Bursting with nutrients and boasting a sophisticated flavor profile, this recipe offers a simple yet impressive way to enjoy healthy eating.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup strawberries
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 0.33 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the baby spinach, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Rinse the strawberries, remove the stems, and slice them thinly. Add the sliced strawberries to the spinach.
Step 3
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly golden and fragrant. Let them cool and add to the salad.
Step 4
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
Step 5
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.
Step 6
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a fresh, healthy side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (496.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 619.1 |
| Total Fat 46.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 870.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.8g | |
| Protein 12.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 322.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 571.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories