Strawberry Almond Spinach Salad

Brighten up your table with this irresistible Strawberry Almond Spinach Salad—a perfect blend of vibrant flavors, crisp textures, and wholesome ingredients. This refreshing salad features a nutrient-packed base of baby spinach, sweet slices of fresh strawberries, and the crunch of toasted almonds. Thinly sliced red onion and creamy feta cheese add a delightful contrast, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette with honey and Dijon mustard ties everything together with a tangy-sweet kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy salad is ideal as a light lunch, a stunning side dish for dinner, or a show-stopping addition to your next gathering. Pair it with your favorite grilled protein or serve it as is for a deliciously healthy option everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Baby spinach
• 1.5 cups Fresh strawberries
• 0.5 cups Sliced almonds
• 0.25 cups Red onion
• 0.5 cups Feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into thin pieces. Add the sliced strawberries to the bowl with the spinach.

Step 3

Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 3-5 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad along with crumbled feta cheese.

Step 5

In a small jar or bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk well to emulsify the dressing.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(682.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1137.6

Total Fat 93.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 1709.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 30.7g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 803.5mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 1039.2mg	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: 71.0%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 18.7%