Ingredients
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- 6 ounces fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry the spinach, then place it in a large salad bowl.
- Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries, then add them to the bowl with the spinach.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, add crumbled feta and nuts, then gently toss everything together. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Customize by adding grilled chicken or shrimp for protein.
- Substitute goat cheese for feta for a different flavor.
- Try different nuts like almonds or pistachios.
- Incorporate other fruits like blueberries for extra flavor.
- Use poppy seed dressing for a sweeter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg