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Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe – Fresh and Healthy Summer Salad

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This Strawberry Spinach Salad is the ultimate fresh and vibrant side dish, featuring crisp baby spinach, succulent sliced strawberries, and a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for summer potlucks or a light weekday lunch, balancing sweet fruit with savory toppings like creamy goat cheese and crunchy toasted pecans.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry spinach leaves. Hull and slice strawberries. Toast almonds if using.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, almonds, feta cheese, and red onion. Toss gently.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra strawberries, feta, and almonds.

Notes

  • Can be served as appetizer, side dish, or light main course.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the almonds.
  • Best served fresh; leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 1 day.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian