Description
A fresh, vibrant salad made with sweet strawberries, tender spinach, crunchy nuts, and tangy cheese—perfect for spring and summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach (washed and dried)
- 1 pint fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts (toasted, optional)
- 1/4 small red onion (thinly sliced, optional)
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette or poppy seed dressing
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the spinach. Hull and slice strawberries. Toast nuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, nuts, and red onion (if using).
- Top with crumbled feta or goat cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For added protein, top with grilled chicken or chickpeas. Swap in pecans or sunflower seeds for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 15