5 from 36 votes
Strawberry Spinach Salad
This Strawberry Spinach Salad combines fresh spinach leaves with ripe strawberries and crunchy walnuts, all brought together by a tangy dressing featuring toasted mixed seeds, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and finely diced red onion. The toasted seeds add a nutty depth, while the simple olive oil and vinegar base keeps it light and refreshing. This salad offers a balanced mix of textures and flavors, making it a convenient option when you want a bright, fresh side or a light meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
118 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American, Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon seeds I used a mix of sesame, flax, sunflower and pumpkin
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika optional
- ¼ red onion very finely diced
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 cups spinach 250g, fresh, rinsed and dried
- 1 cup strawberries 250g, halved, quartered or sliced depending on their size
- ¼ cup walnuts roughly chopped, 30g
Instructions
For the spinach salad dressing
- Heat a dry frying pan and add the seeds. Toast them by tossing gently in the hot pan until they begin to turn golden and fragrant.
- Add the toasted sesame seeds to a bowl with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, paprika and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
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For the spinach salad
- In a large serving bowl, add the spinach (if the leaves are very large, chop them slightly) and gently toss with the strawberries and walnuts. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.
Notes
- Toast the mix of seeds before adding to the dressing to enhance their flavor.
- Keep the dressing chilled and add it just before serving to maintain the salad's crispness.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans, pistachios, or almonds based on preference.
- Try swapping strawberries with other berries like raspberries or blueberries when out of season.
- Consider mixing spinach with other leafy greens for added variety.
Nutrition Information
Calories
118kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
134mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
960IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
17.2mg
(19%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 960IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 17.2mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.