Description
Fresh, vibrant, and full of love, this Strawberry Spinach Salad with Nuts combines sweet strawberries, tender spinach, crunchy toasted nuts, and tangy feta. Perfect for family lunches, light dinners, or spring gatherings. Quick to make and endlessly versatile, it’s a celebration of flavors and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry spinach; slice strawberries and red onion.
- Toast nuts in a skillet with olive oil for 3-5 minutes. Cool.
- Combine spinach, strawberries, and onion in a bowl.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Top with toasted nuts, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Notes
Toast nuts for maximum flavor. Slice strawberries last to prevent sogginess. Make dressing ahead to save time. Add avocado or fresh herbs for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 10