Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic
Enjoy a delightful mix of flavors with this Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic—perfect for lunch or side dishes. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (5 ounces) organic spinach
- 8 ounces strawberries, halved (about 2 cups halved strawberries)
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup feta crumbles (or alternative)
- ⅓ cup raw sliced almonds
- ¼ cup chopped shelled roasted pistachios
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, grated or finely minced
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon strawberry jam (or jam of choice)
- Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, strawberry jam, salt, and pepper in a jar or bowl. Mix well and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Toast raw almonds over medium heat for 2-5 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, layer spinach, strawberries, avocado slices, red onion, feta cheese (or alternative), toasted almonds, and pistachios.
- Drizzle with dressing just before serving or offer on the side for customization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg