Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette, a perfect blend of fresh ingredients and bold flavors! This quick and easy recipe combines tender baby spinach, juicy sliced strawberries, crunchy toasted almonds, and creamy crumbled feta for a delightful texture balance. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle zing, while the homemade strawberry vinaigrette—crafted with fresh strawberries, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard—provides a sweet-tart finish that ties the dish together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful and nutrient-packed salad is ideal as a healthy lunch, a stunning side dish, or a light dinner. Whether you're entertaining guests or treating yourself, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 1.5 cups Fresh strawberries
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Fresh strawberries (for dressing)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.13 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the baby spinach leaves thoroughly and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Hull and slice the fresh strawberries. Set aside 1.5 cups for the salad and 0.5 cup for the dressing.
Step 3
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion and set aside.
Step 5
Prepare the strawberry vinaigrette: In a blender, combine 0.5 cup sliced strawberries, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 6
Assemble the salad: Add the sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, crumbled feta cheese, and red onion to the bowl with spinach.
Step 7
Drizzle the strawberry vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and vibrant salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (846.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1498.7 |
| Total Fat 119.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 106.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2208.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 76.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 43.7g | |
| Protein 38.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1048.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1226.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories