Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic
Elevate your summer gatherings with this vibrant Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic. This refreshing dish combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries, the creaminess of avocado, and the tang of feta cheese, all beautifully dressed with a homemade strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, light lunches, or as a stunning side dish at any meal, this salad not only pleases the palate but also adds a splash of color to your table. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, it makes healthy eating effortless and enjoyable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces organic spinach
- 8 ounces strawberries, halved
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 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
- Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a mason jar or small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, ½ teaspoon dijon mustard, and ½ tablespoon strawberry jam. Shake well to combine.
- Toast the almonds in a frying pan over medium heat for 2–5 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, layer spinach first, followed by strawberries, avocado slices, red onion, feta cheese, toasted almonds, and pistachios. Serve immediately with dressing on the side or drizzled over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 200g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 12mg