Description
A vibrant Strawberry Spinach Salad that combines fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, toasted nuts, and a homemade vinaigrette for a nutrient-dense meal that supports cellular health.
Ingredients
Scale
6 cups Organic Baby Spinach
2 cups Sliced Fresh Strawberries
1/2 cup Toasted Walnuts or Pecans
1/4 cup Crumbled Goat Cheese or Feta
1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or Balsamic
1 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup or Raw Honey
Pinch of Sea Salt
Pinch of Black Pepper
Instructions
- Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant
- Prepare the vinaigrette by combining olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a jar and shake until emulsified
- Wash and dry the spinach thoroughly
- Assemble the salad by placing spinach in a bowl and adding strawberries and toasted nuts
- Dress the salad with vinaigrette and toss gently
- Top the salad with crumbled cheese and serve immediately
Notes
Store salad components separately to maintain freshness.
Use fresh berries for best flavor and texture.
For a vegan version, replace goat cheese with avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg