Description
This refreshing Strawberry Spinach Salad is the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors. Crisp spinach leaves are paired with juicy strawberries, crunchy nuts, and creamy feta, all drizzled with tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Ideal for summer picnics or quick weeknight dinners, this salad is both visually appealing and satisfying, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the spinach leaves under cold water and pat dry.
- Slice the strawberries into halves or quarters.
- If using whole nuts, coarsely chop them and toast in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion rings, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted nuts; gently toss to mix.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss lightly again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg