Description
Summer’s freshest Strawberry Spinach Salad sparkles with sweet and tangy notes, blending crisp baby spinach and ripe strawberries. Delicate candied pecans and zesty poppy seed dressing elevate this light, refreshing dish for perfect lunch or side delight you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base:
- 4 cups (0.95 liters) fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup (150 grams) strawberries, hulled and sliced
Cheese and Nuts:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) walnuts, chopped
Dressing and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Arrange vibrant spinach leaves as a lush, verdant base in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Delicately layer sliced strawberries across the emerald green backdrop, creating a striking color contrast.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese, adding a tangy, creamy dimension to the salad’s texture.
- Scatter chopped walnuts to introduce a rich, nutty crunch that complements the soft ingredients.
- Distribute thinly sliced red onion for a sharp, pungent undertone that enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette with a circular motion, ensuring complete and even distribution of the dressing.
- Gently fold and toss the ingredients using light, sweeping motions to prevent bruising the delicate spinach and strawberries.
- Present the salad immediately to preserve the crisp textures and vibrant colors, inviting a fresh and invigorating culinary experience.
Notes
- Swap feta for vegan cheese alternatives to make the salad dairy-free and plant-based friendly.
- Toast walnuts briefly in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the salad.
- Slice red onions super thin or soak them in cold water to reduce their sharp, pungent taste for a milder bite.
- Prepare the dressing separately and store in the refrigerator, allowing flavors to meld together for a more intense balsamic profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg