Strawberry Spinach Salad with Almonds and Balsamic
A vibrant and refreshing salad that combines baby spinach, juicy strawberries, toasted almonds, creamy feta, and a tangy balsamic dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the fresh spinach.
- Slice the strawberries.
- Toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the feta cheese (if using) over the salad.
- Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg