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15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad

15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad
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A fresh, vibrant, and satisfying 15-minute salad combining sweet strawberries, crisp baby spinach, crunchy toasted nuts, tangy feta cheese, and a simple honey balsamic dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or a colorful side dish packed with nutrition and flavor.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
  • 1 cup firm, ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds or pecans
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fresh Ingredients: Wash the spinach thoroughly and pat dry. Hull and slice the strawberries into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion and crumble the feta cheese for easy mixing later.
  2. Toast the Nuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds or pecans for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified into a smooth and tangy vinaigrette.
  4. Toss the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, thinly sliced red onion, and toasted nuts. Drizzle the dressing over the ingredients and gently toss to combine, taking care not to bruise the spinach leaves.
  5. Add the Cheese and Serve: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top just before serving to add a creamy, salty contrast that balances the sweetness and acidity.

Notes

  • Wash and dry spinach ahead of time to save preparation time.
  • Slice strawberries uniformly for balanced flavor and texture in each bite.
  • Toast nuts carefully and watch closely to avoid bitterness from burning.
  • Dress salad just before serving to keep spinach fresh and crunchy.
  • Adjust honey quantity to balance sweetness based on the tartness of strawberries.

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Keywords: strawberry spinach salad, quick salad, healthy salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe, gluten free salad

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