The Ultimate Strawberry Spinach Salad with Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
A vibrant salad that combines crunchy spinach, juicy strawberries, creamy feta, and walnuts, all tied together with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Spinach – 4 cups
- Strawberries (sliced) – 1 cup
- Feta Cheese (crumbled) – 1/2 cup
- Walnuts (chopped) – 1/4 cup
- Balsamic Vinegar – 1/4 cup
- Olive Oil – 1/4 cup
- Honey – 1 tablespoon
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients. Wash the spinach and strawberries thoroughly, slice the strawberries, and chop the spinach if necessary.
- Make the dressing by whisking together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Mix the salad in a large bowl by combining spinach, strawberries, feta, and walnuts. Drizzle with the dressing.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine.
- Plate it up beautifully in a serving dish or individual bowls, garnishing with extra toppings if desired.
Notes
The salad can be made ahead of time, but keep components separate until serving to avoid wilting. Customize with different nuts or fruits for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: strawberry salad, spinach salad, balsamic vinaigrette, healthy salad, summer salad