Deliciously Fresh: Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
When summer brings its bounty of fresh produce, there's nothing quite like a vibrant Strawberry Spinach Salad to celebrate the season. This is one of our family favorites and one we make often.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 474kcal
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 16 Ounces Fresh Spinach you can also mix in some salad greens for variety
- 16 Ounces Fresh Strawberries stems removed and sliced
- ½ Cup Crumbled Cheese choose from goat cheese, gorgonzola, blue cheese, or feta
- ½ Cup Chopped Pecans or other nets
For the balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- ½ Cup Olive Oil
- ⅓ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Teaspoons Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Set aside.½ Cup Olive Oil, ⅓ Cup Balsamic Vinegar, 2 Teaspoons Maple Syrup, 1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard, Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- Assemble the Salad. In a large salad bowl, combine the fresh spinach (and mixed greens if using), sliced strawberries, crumbled cheese, and chopped pecans.16 Ounces Fresh Spinach, 16 Ounces Fresh Strawberries, ½ Cup Crumbled Cheese, ½ Cup Chopped Pecans
- Toss and Serve. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
- You can either plate individual servings of the salad and serve the dressing on the side or toss the entire salad and serve immediately for family-style dining.
Your Own Private Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 908mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 10735IU | Vitamin C: 99mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 4mg