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15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad

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A quick and refreshing strawberry spinach salad made with fresh spinach, sweet strawberries, tangy feta or goat cheese, crunchy nuts, and a simple balsamic-honey dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or easy entertaining.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 4 side servings or 2 main servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

For the Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the spinach and strawberries thoroughly.
  2. In a large bowl, arrange spinach as the base.
  3. Scatter sliced strawberries, crumbled cheese, toasted nuts, and red onion over the greens.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.

Notes

  • Serves 4 as a side or 2 as a light main.
  • Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a more filling entrée.
  • Swap in dried cranberries or candied pecans for extra sweetness.
  • For a creamier twist, use poppy seed or yogurt-based dressing instead of balsamic.
  • Dress just before serving to prevent wilting.

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