When the weather warms up, I always crave meals that are light, refreshing, and full of color. This Strawberry Spinach Salad checks all the boxes; it’s sweet, tangy, crunchy, and so satisfying without being heavy. Fresh strawberries pair beautifully with tender baby spinach, creamy feta, and crunchy nuts, all tied together with a simple homemade dressing. It’s the kind of salad you’ll actually look forward to eating especially with this Baked ZITI.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Serving Size: 2
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fresh & Healthy – Packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants.
- Quick & Easy – Ready in just 10 minutes, no cooking required.
- Beautiful Presentation – Bright strawberries make it look extra fancy.
- Customizable – Add grilled chicken, salmon, or avocado for more protein.
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (or goat cheese)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds or pecans, toasted
- 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How to make Strawberry Spinach Salad
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine baby spinach, sliced strawberries, feta, nuts, and red onion (if using).
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, colorful salad!
Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
Course: Uncategorized2
servings10
minutes255
kcalIngredients
4 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (or goat cheese)
¼ cup sliced almonds or pecans, toasted
2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- Dressing
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
½ tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine baby spinach, sliced strawberries, feta, nuts, and red onion (if using).
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, colorful salad!