Strawberry Spinach Salad
This refreshing Strawberry Spinach Salad is a perfect blend of sweet strawberries, healthy spinach, crunchy nuts, and a light vinaigrette. Ideal for a summer lunch or as a side dish, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with flavors and nutrients.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 salad dressing whisk or jar
- 1 cutting board
- 4 salad plates
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled For a vegan version, omit or replace with plant-based alternative.
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- salt and pepper To taste
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh spinach leaves under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl.
- Slice the strawberries and add them to the bowl with the spinach.
- Chop the walnuts and add them to the salad bowl, along with the crumbled feta cheese and thinly sliced red onion.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the salad immediately on individual salad plates.
Notes
Feel free to customize this salad with other fruits like blueberries or apples.
For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or replace it with a plant-based alternative.
You can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and assemble the salad just before serving to keep it fresh.