Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic. This vibrant salad features a harmonious blend of fresh organic spinach, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, all topped with a crunchy mix of toasted almonds and pistachios. Drizzled with a homemade strawberry balsamic vinaigrette, this dish is not only visually stunning but also nutritious and bursting with flavor. Perfect for summer gatherings, light lunches, or as a side at your next barbecue, this salad is sure to impress with its colorful layers and delightful balance of textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces organic spinach
- 8 ounces strawberries, halved
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup feta crumbles
- 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 dressing by mixing balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, strawberry jam, salt, and pepper in a mason jar. Shake well and set aside.
- Toast the sliced almonds in a pan over medium heat for 2-5 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, layer the spinach followed by strawberries, avocado slices, red onion, feta cheese, toasted almonds, and pistachios.
- Add the dressing to the salad or serve it on the side for individual servings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg