A combination of fresh spun spinach and juicy strawberries is a perfect salad. This sweet, tangy, nutrient packed salad can go from light lunch to elegant dinner side dish. That’s a dish that always leaves a mark about itself with its vibrant colors and fresh taste.
Spinach and Strawberries Work So Well Together – Why?
The sweet and tangy juiciness of strawberries goes really well with their relatively muted, slightly earthy flavor. But this pairing isn’t just delicious, it’s a nutritional powerhouse. As part of a balanced diet, iron-rich spinach and vitamin C and antioxidant rich strawberries pair well.
The first time I tried making this salad, I wasn’t so sure about placing fruit with leafy greens. The burst of flavors in each bite converted me. This strawberry peach spinach salad with lemon vinaigrette is delicious and very pretty to look at since the sweetness of the strawberries offsets the spinach.
The ingredients for the Perfect Spinach Strawberry Salad
This salad is quick and delicious, and so very versatile. Here’s my tried-and-true recipe:
Salad Base:
Fresh spinach: 5 cups (washed and dried)
Fresh strawberries: 1 ½ cups, hulled and sliced
Toasted pecans or walnuts: ½ cup
Feta or goat cheese: ⅓ cup, crumbled
Red onion: Thinly sliced, optional
Dressing:
3 tbsp olive oil
I used:
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or balsamic glaze for a sweeter touch)
1 tbsp honey (and maple syrup if you’re vegan!)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
To taste, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper
Step-by-Step recipe for spinach salad with strawberries
Prepare the Ingredients: Then you’ll thoroughly wash the spinach and pat it dry. Cut the strawberries into one inch pieces, or ‘hull’ and slice them. Place the nuts in a dry skillet and toast over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, or until they’re fragrant.
Make the Dressing: Whisk all ingredients into a small bowl or jar to mix with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Sweet or tart to your liking, you can adjust.
Assemble the Salad: Put the spinach in a big salad bowl. On top of the greens layer the sliced strawberries, toasted nuts, crumbled cheese (optional) and the red onion if you want.
Dress and Toss: Just before serving drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to combine. For guests who prefer to have a little one, instead of serve the dressing along the potatoes.
Variations to Try
This salad is one of the best things about it, for its versatility. Here are some variations to keep it exciting:
Add Avocado: The strawberries taste better with creamy avocado slices.
Use Different Nuts: Try pecans in place of slivered almonds or pine nuts in a different sort of twist.
Make It Heartier: For a filling meal, swap out the chicken for grilled chicken, shrimp or quinoa.
Try Other Fruits: Play with blueberries, raspberries or even orange segments!
Why This Salad is a Must-Try
Let us check out this spinach and strawberry salad to figure out that it’s the perfection of the work of simplicity. Blending is quick, and loaded with nutrients, and can be endlessly customized. This salad is just good and worth making whether you’re impressing guests or just treating yourself.
Grab some fresh spinach and strawberries and see the magic of this bright, healthy salad for yourself so! Believe me your taste buds will thank you!
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