Description
Strawberry Spinach Salad is a delightful medley of flavors and textures, combining the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the earthy notes of fresh spinach. This vibrant salad is not only visually stunning but also loaded with essential nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish. With creamy feta cheese and crunchy nuts bringing richness, you’ll have a satisfying meal ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh spinach under cold water and pat dry.
- Slice the strawberries into thin rounds.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts or pecans for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, feta cheese, and toasted nuts. Toss gently to mix.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg