Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of strawberries with the earthiness of fresh spinach. This delightful salad is ideal for summer picnics, casual lunches, or as an elegant side for dinner parties. Featuring a homemade strawberry balsamic vinaigrette, it not only tantalizes your taste buds but also makes for an appealing presentation. Packed with healthy ingredients like avocados and nuts, this salad is both nutritious and flavorful, making it a must-try for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Organic spinach
- Fresh strawberries
- Avocado
- Red onion
- Feta cheese
- Raw sliced almonds
- Chopped pistachios
Instructions
- In a mason jar or small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, strawberry jam, salt, and pepper. Shake or mix until well combined.
- Toast the sliced almonds in a pan over medium heat for 2–5 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, layer spinach, strawberries, avocado slices, red onion, feta cheese, toasted almonds, and pistachios.
- Drizzle the salad with the dressing just before serving to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg