Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing comes together in no time for a fresh and flavorful side salad or light dinner.
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Healthy Spinach Salad With Strawberries
Fresh salads are one of my favorite things about Spring and Summer. All the great produce options make epic salads possible.
This spinach and strawberry salad is loaded with clean, natural ingredients. The combination of salty and sweet is perfectly balanced. Just in time for strawberry season, be sure to stop by your local strawberry patch.
I use a blend of spinach and mixed salad greens because that is my preference. All spinach is a bit much for my tastes. Use all spinach, all salad greens or a combo…whatever you prefer.
Is Balsamic Dressing Healthy
This balsamic vinaigrette dressing is healthy. Made with just 4 ingredients; this dressing is quick, easy and doesn’t have any weird preservatives in it like store bought dressings.
Can This Salad Be Made Vegan
Yes, just omit the cheese and this salad is vegan friendly. There are also vegan cheese options available at grocery stores now, feel free to try that.
Here are a few more salads for your summertime menu lineup:
Avocado Tomato Salad – Balsamic Mandarin Orange Salad – Orange Berry Fruit Salad – Berry Watermelon Salad – Blueberry Spinach Salad
Ingredients Needed For This Spinach Salad (screenshot for grocery list)
- Fresh Spinach + Mixed Greens
- Fresh Strawberries
- Crumbled Cheese (goat cheese, gorgonzola, blue cheese, feta or queso fresco)
- Pecans
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Maple Syrup
- Dijon Mustard
How Do You Make Strawberry Spinach Salad
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper until fully combined.
- Combine spinach, salad greens, sliced strawberries, cheese and pecans. Toss with dressing and serve or if you prefer plate salads and serve dressing on the side.
What Do You Serve With Spinach Strawberry Salad
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Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Fresh Spinach + Mixed Greens
- 16 ounces Fresh Strawberries – stems removed sliced
- 1/2 Cup Crumbled Cheese goat cheese, gorgonzola, blue cheese or feta
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- Salt/Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper until fully combined.
- Combine spinach, salad greens, sliced strawberries, cheese and pecans. Toss with dressing and serve or if you prefer plate salads and serve dressing on the side.
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Notes
Nutrition
Balsamic vinaigrette (classic)
Poppy seed dressing (sweet + creamy)
Honey mustard (if you want more tang)
Yes—but keep components separate.
Wash/dry spinach and store it dry
Slice strawberries shortly before serving
Add dressing and nuts right before serving to avoid sogginess
Make sure it’s completely dry
Don’t dress it early
Use baby spinach (more tender, less bitter)
Very. It’s packed with:
Vitamins A, C, and K
Antioxidants from strawberries
Healthy fats if you add nuts
Watch sugar levels if using sweet bottled dressings.
Grilled chicken
Salmon
Shrimp
Chickpeas or tofu (plant-based)
Hard-boiled eggs
Blueberries
Raspberries
Apples or pears (thinly sliced)
Mandarins
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Always looking for new strawberry spinach salad recipes so i got it here. Thanks for the healthy food update.
Yummy recipe. Even we should stir together yogurt, white wine vinegar, honey, olive oil, mustard, and poppy seeds to make the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
The best ever strawberry salad recipe that’s sweet, tangy, crunchy, creamy and the perfect lunch. Even if you make this spinach strawberry salad totally from scratch, it’s a fairly simple recipe.
Mix together the vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, dried mustard, poppyseeds, sugar, and salt. Keep the dressing out at room temperature. Thanks for this amazing recipe.
Great strawberry-spinach-salad-recipe you nailed it.
Can you store the dressing at room temperature? If not, the olive oil solidifies.
Love this salad. I do leave out the nuts and it is still delicious. Think the dressing would be great on just strawberries as an app too! This is one of our favorite salads especially if we are having guests.
Delicious! Love it! I candied the nuts with Monkfruit.
Awesome! Sounds tasty!
I have an allergy to most nuts. Could this be made with pistachios or even add some sunflower seeds?
this salad was so tasty and easy. my husband who doesn’t like raw spinach loved it…the dressing was the best..tangy & sweet. Maybe I’ll make a big batch to have on hand.
This Strawberry Spinach Salad recipe looks so refreshing and perfect for summer! I love the combination of sweet strawberries with fresh spinach. Can’t wait to make this for my next picnic. Thanks for sharing such a delightful recipe!
I forgot to buy ingredients for the dressing but have on hand, poppy seed dressing. How how that substitution?