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spinach strawberry salad recipe
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Spinach Strawberry Salad Recipe: 6 Simple Ingredients + Fast Dressing

A fresh spinach strawberry salad with berries, cheese, toasted nuts, and a fast dressing that works as a light lunch, hearty salad, or easy side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 6 to 8 cups baby spinach washed and dried well
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups strawberries washed, hulled, and sliced
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup feta or goat cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 cup pecans or walnuts toasted if possible
  • 2 to 3 tbsp red onion very thinly sliced, optional
  • 1 avocado optional, add at the end
  • 1 to 2 cups protein optional, such as chicken or chickpeas
Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the spinach thoroughly.
  2. Rinse the strawberries, hull them, slice them, and gently pat them dry.
  3. Toast the nuts in a dry skillet for 2 to 4 minutes, shaking often, then let them cool.
  4. Make the dressing by stirring the balsamic vinegar and honey together, then whisking while slowly pouring in the olive oil; season with salt and pepper and adjust to taste.
  5. Assemble the salad in a large bowl with spinach first, then strawberries, nuts, cheese, and any optional onion, avocado, or protein.
  6. Dress right before serving, toss gently, and taste again before serving.

Notes

  • Dry spinach and strawberries well before assembling.
  • Toast nuts for better flavor and crunch.
  • Keep dressing separate until serving.
  • Add a little more honey if the dressing tastes too sharp.
  • Use firm strawberries for the best texture.
  • Store components separately for meal prep.
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