Spinach Strawberry Salad Recipe

spinach strawberry salad tossed with balsamic dressing on an oval plate.

Spinach Strawberry Salad Recipe

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: spinach strawberry salad, strawberry salad

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 303kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

This is the summer salad you'll want to make on repeat! Fresh spinach, strawberries, red onion, crunchy almonds, and feta cheese are all tossed in an easy balsamic vinaigrette you'll love.

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Ingredients

Balsamic Vinaigrette

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (see notes)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt & black pepper

Spinach Strawberry Salad

6 ounces fresh baby spinach
1 pound strawberries , sliced and hulled
¼ red onion , thinly sliced
⅓ cup sliced almonds
½ cup crumbled feta (optional)

Instructions

To prepare the dressing, add the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, mustard, and ¼ teaspoon each fine sea salt and black pepper to an 8-ounce jar with a lid. Secure the lid and shake well until the honey dissolves. You may need to stir the dressing with a small whisk to ensure the honey doesn't stick to the bottom of the jar. Then secure the lid and shake again. Set the dressing aside until ready to serve.
To assemble the salad, arrange the spinach in a large serving bowl, then top it with the sliced strawberries, red onion, almonds, and feta cheese. Drizzle the dressing generously over the top and gently toss, just before serving. You may not need to use all of the dressing, so you can serve any extras on the side for guests to add more to their portions.
If you plan to save this salad for later, store the salad ingredients separately from the dressing. Don't slice the strawberries or red onion until shortly before serving to keep them fresh. The dressing should last up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge, but it may thicken when chilled, so let it come to room temperature on the counter before serving again.

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Notes

Nutrition information is for a quarter of this salad, assuming you use all of the dressing and toppings when tossing it together. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.

Balsamic Vinegar Note: I tested this recipe with an affordable vinegar called Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. If you use a higher-quality vinegar that has been aged, it might have more of a thick, syrupy texture. In that case, you won't need to use nearly as much sweetener, so start small and add it to taste.

Make it Vegan: Replace the honey with maple syrup, to taste, and omit the cheese.

Update Note: This recipe was updated in March 2024 with an easier balsamic dressing. You can find the original recipe here if you prefer.

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