Strawberry Spinach Salad (Printable Version)

Refreshing blend of spinach, strawberries, feta, and nuts tossed in balsamic dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Greens

01 - 4 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried

→ Fruits

02 - 1 1/3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Cheese

03 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Nuts & Seeds

04 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds or candied pecans, toasted

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
07 - 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, mix spinach, strawberries, feta cheese, and toasted nuts.
03 - Pour dressing over the salad immediately before serving.
04 - Gently toss to evenly coat all ingredients with dressing.
05 - Serve immediately to preserve freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, which means you can have something restaurant-quality on your table before anyone gets too hungry.
  • The combination of textures—crispy almonds, tender spinach, juicy strawberries, crumbly feta—keeps every bite interesting.
  • It's one of those dishes that somehow feels fancy but tastes like pure comfort.
02 -
  • Toast your own nuts and don't skip this step; it changes everything about how they taste and how long they stay crisp.
  • Dress the salad at the last possible moment—spinach is delicate and will turn into mush if it sits in vinegar too long.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts while you're assembling everything else—they only need three to four minutes in a dry skillet over medium heat, and you'll hear and smell when they're perfect.
  • Pat your spinach completely dry before it goes into the bowl; any lingering water will make the dressing slide right off and pool at the bottom.
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