Description
Strawberry Spinach Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that wonderfully combines sweet strawberries and earthy spinach, making it a perfect choice for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. This delightful salad is enhanced with crunchy pine nuts and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty balsamic dressing that ties the flavors together beautifully. Whether served as a side or a light main course, this salad promises to impress your guests while delivering a burst of freshness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (or vegan alternative)
- ½ cup toasted pine nuts
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly.
- Slice the strawberries into thin rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, and red onion.
- Toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, and olive oil for the dressing.
- Pour dressing over salad mixture, toss gently to coat, then top with feta cheese and toasted pine nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg