Strawberry Spinach Salad
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Strawberry Spinach Salad
Description
The salad mixes nutrient-rich baby spinach with the natural sweetness and juiciness of fresh strawberries. Toasted sliced almonds add a toasty crunch, while the thinly sliced red onion contributes a mild sharpness, balanced by creamy avocado. Crumbled feta cheese introduces a salty, tangy note that unites the ingredients.
The dressing incorporates olive oil, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, and poppy seeds, seasoned with salt and black pepper, to provide a sweet and tangy vinaigrette with a slight crunch from the poppy seeds. Tossing the salad immediately before serving keeps the spinach crisp and the ingredients fresh.
This salad works well as a refreshing side dish or a light lunch. The combination of textures and flavors makes it appealing without overpowering other offerings. It pairs nicely with grilled meats or sandwiches.
To toast almonds at home, spread them on foil and place in a toaster oven for a few minutes, or toast in a dry skillet on the stove, watching carefully to avoid burning. Using a mandoline helps achieve very thin slices of red onion. Crumbling feta cheese freshly from a block tends to have better flavor than pre-crumbled varieties.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups strawberries quartered
- 1/2 cup almonds toasted, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
For the dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
For the salad
- Place the spinach, strawberries, almonds, red onion, avocado and feta cheese in a large bowl.
For the dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sugar, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Toast sliced almonds in a toaster oven or skillet, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Use a mandoline to slice red onions very thinly for milder flavor and better texture.
- Crumble feta cheese from a block for fresher taste compared to store-bought pre-crumbled versions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 502mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 2915IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 40.5mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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