Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette. This delightful dish combines sweet, juicy strawberries with fresh spinach, creamy avocado, and crunchy nuts, all drizzled with a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or dinner parties, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutritious ingredients that offer the right balance of health and taste. Enjoy the refreshing combination of textures and flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces organic spinach
- 8 ounces strawberries (about 2 cups halved)
- 1 large avocado (sliced)
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup feta crumbles
- ⅓ cup raw sliced almonds
- ¼ cup chopped shelled roasted pistachios
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (grated)
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon strawberry jam
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mason jar or small bowl, combine all vinaigrette ingredients. Shake or stir well.
- Toast almonds in a frying pan over medium heat for 2–5 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, layer spinach, strawberries, avocado, red onion, feta crumbles, toasted almonds, and pistachios.
- Drizzle dressing on top or serve on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg