Description
Experience the delightful flavors of summer with this vibrant Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic. This refreshing dish combines sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy nuts, all drizzled with a tangy homemade vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or an elegant side dish for any occasion, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. The combination of fresh ingredients ensures a satisfying meal that you can whip up in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (5 ounces) organic spinach
- 8 ounces strawberries, halved (about 2 cups halved strawberries)
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ⅓ cup raw sliced almonds
- ¼ cup chopped 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
Instructions
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a mason jar or bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, grated garlic, Dijon mustard, and strawberry jam. Shake or whisk until well mixed. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Toast the Almonds: In a pan over medium heat, toast the almonds for 2-5 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, layer washed spinach, halved strawberries, sliced avocado, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, toasted almonds, and chopped pistachios. Drizzle with vinaigrette before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg