Description
This Strawberry Spinach Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and nutritious dish perfect for spring and summer. With sweet strawberries, creamy feta, crunchy nuts, and tender spinach, it’s ideal as a light lunch or a colorful side dish. Add grilled chicken or quinoa for a hearty upgrade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or goat cheese)
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans or sliced almonds
Optional Add-Ins:
- Avocado slices
- Grilled chicken or shrimp
- Blueberries or mandarin oranges
- Quinoa for added protein
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, strawberries, and red onion.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and toasted nuts.
- Add any optional ingredients like avocado, grilled protein, or fruit for variation.
- Toss gently to mix just before serving.
- Pair with your favorite dressing (balsamic vinaigrette works great) and serve immediately.
Notes
- To toast nuts, heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Use a mandoline or very sharp knife for ultra-thin onion slices.
- This salad is best served fresh and not recommended for storing after dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: undefined
Keywords: Strawberry Spinach Salad, Summer Salad, Fresh Spinach Recipes, Easy Healthy Salad, Strawberry Salad with Feta