Strawberry Spinach Salad with Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
A refreshing salad featuring sweet strawberries and earthy spinach, topped with a creamy homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh spinach
- Strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Feta cheese (optional)
- Sliced almonds or walnuts
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Start by washing your spinach leaves thoroughly and patting them dry.
- Hull and slice the strawberries, then set them aside in a bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Add the spinach and strawberries into a large salad bowl.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- If using, sprinkle feta cheese and nuts on top for added flavor and texture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and tasty salad!
Notes
Adding the dressing just before serving helps keep the spinach crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg