Strawberry Feta Spinach Salad
Are you looking for a refreshing, healthy, and delicious salad to add to your meal rotation? Look no further! This Strawberry Feta Spinach Salad is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. With fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, crunchy nuts, and creamy feta, all topped with a homemade dressing, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Serve with Grilled Chicken Thighs and Easy Rice Pilaf for a complete meal.
Summer salads are our favorite, from Easy Pasta Salad to Red Bliss Potato Salad with Dill, we love a good side salad. And this spinach salad has it all. Easy, flavor, and robustness.
It is really similar to this Strawberry Pecan Spinach Salad but with a richer dressing, and almonds and feta rather than pecans. But when it comes to spinach salads, we love fruit, nuts, and cheeses, just like this Apple Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinegar Dressing! So give this version a try and see what you think.
What You Need
For the Salad:
- 10-ounce bag of baby spinach
- 1 cup sliced strawberries (or other fresh berries)
- 1/4 cup almond slivers or pecan pieces
- 1/4 cup feta crumbles
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced red onion
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and minced red onion until well combined.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dressing in the fridge for at least one hour to let the flavors meld together.
- Assemble the Salad:
- About 5-10 minutes before you are ready to serve, toss the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, almond slivers or pecan pieces, and feta crumbles together in a large bowl.
- Pour the chilled dressing over the salad and toss again to evenly coat all the ingredients.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crisp textures.
Notes
- Freshness is Key: Only prepare as much salad as you will eat in one sitting. This salad does not keep well, as the spinach can wilt and become soggy if left in the dressing for too long.
- Timing Matters: Toss the salad with the dressing just a few minutes before eating to maintain the best texture and flavor.
Tips and Variations
- Mix Up the Greens: While baby spinach is a great base, you can also mix in other greens like arugula or baby kale for added variety.
- Berry Options: Feel free to substitute or add other fresh berries such as blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
- Nut Choices: Try using different nuts like walnuts or pistachios for a unique twist.
- Cheese Swap: If you’re not a fan of feta, goat cheese or blue cheese can be excellent alternatives.
This Strawberry Feta Spinach Salad is a delightful addition to any meal, perfect for a light lunch, a side dish, or even a show-stopping salad for your next gathering. Enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors and the simple yet elegant presentation of this beautiful salad!
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Strawberry Feta Spinach Salad
Ingredients
- 10 ounce bag baby spinach
- 1 cup sliced strawberries or other fresh berries
- 1/4 cup almond slivers or pecan pieces
- 1/4 cup feta crumbles
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced red onion
Instructions
- Whisk dressing ingredients together in a medium sized bowl.
- Cover, and chill in the fridge for at minimum one hour.
- About 5-10 minutes before serving, toss spinach, strawberries, almonds, feta, together in a large bowl.
- Top with chilled dressing and toss again.
Notes
Toss in dressing only a few minutes before eating, as the spinach can wilt and get soggy.
Nutrition
Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.
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