Description
Classic Strawberry Spinach Salad is a vibrant, refreshing mix of fresh spinach, juicy strawberries, and crunchy walnuts, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for summer gatherings!
Ingredients
- Fresh baby spinach
- Ripe strawberries
- Walnuts (toasted if preferred)
- Feta cheese (crumbled)
- Balsamic vinaigrette (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh baby spinach under cold water and shake off excess moisture.
- Slice the strawberries into halves or quarters.
- If using, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat without bruising the spinach.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, substitute spinach with kale or arugula. - Add poppy seeds on top for extra crunch. - To make it vegan-friendly, use maple syrup instead of honey in the dressing.