Strawberry Spinach Salad: Easy 10-Minute Recipe.
A refreshing and vibrant 10-minute summer salad featuring crisp baby spinach, sweet strawberries, tangy feta, and crunchy toasted almonds tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.
- Author: info.mealsmell
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rinse the baby spinach under cold water and spin dry or pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds over the top of the greens and fruit.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette evenly over the salad components.
- Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients with the dressing, taking care not to bruise the spinach or strawberries.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
- To toast almonds: Place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- For a homemade dressing: Mix equal parts balsamic vinegar and olive oil with a teaspoon of honey.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp to turn this side dish into a protein-packed main course.
- Wait to add the dressing until right before serving to prevent the spinach from wilting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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