Description
A fresh and flavorful salad featuring crisp spinach, juicy strawberries, and crunchy nuts, all topped with a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups Fresh Spinach
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries, sliced
- ½ medium Red Onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup Walnuts or Almonds, chopped
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the spinach by rinsing it under cold water and drying it gently.
- Slice the strawberries into thin, even slices.
- Prepare the red onion by soaking it in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow its flavor.
- Chop the walnuts or almonds and toast them in a dry skillet for added flavor.
- Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, feta, and nuts in a large bowl.
- Dress the salad with the homemade dressing and toss to coat evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately for the freshest experience!
Notes
You can prep individual components ahead of time, keeping them separate until ready to serve to prevent wilting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: strawberry salad, spinach salad, healthy salad, quick salad, summer salad