Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic
Gorgeous and refreshing, the strawberry spinach salad with strawberry balsamic is a perfect blend of sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy nuts. Bursting with vibrant flavors and colors, this salad is ideal for summer lunches, light dinners, or as a delightful side dish at gatherings. The homemade strawberry balsamic vinaigrette adds a sweet-tangy flair that elevates this dish to new heights. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create a nutritious and visually stunning salad that will impress anyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces organic spinach
- 8 ounces ripe strawberries (halved)
- 1 large avocado (sliced)
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ⅓ cup raw sliced almonds
- ¼ cup shelled roasted pistachios
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (grated or finely minced)
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon strawberry jam (or jam of choice)
- Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- In a mason jar or bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and strawberry jam. Shake or whisk until well mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast almonds in a medium frying pan over medium heat for 2-5 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, layer spinach, strawberries, avocado, red onion, feta cheese, toasted almonds, and pistachios.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad or serve on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg