Strawberry Walnut Spinach Salad (Printable)

A refreshing mix of strawberries, walnuts, and spinach with a tangy balsamic dressing for a light, fresh dish.

# What You Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 6 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and thoroughly dried
02 - 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced into quarters
03 - ½ cup walnut halves, toasted until fragrant
04 - ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced into rings
05 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, omit for vegan)

→ Balsamic Vinaigrette

06 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt
11 - ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To:

01 - Place the baby spinach in a large salad bowl, creating a bed for toppings
02 - Arrange sliced strawberries, toasted walnuts, and red onion evenly over spinach
03 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese across the top if desired
04 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified and thickened
05 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad immediately before serving, toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and salty combination hits that perfect craving spot
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes flat
02 -
  • Dress this salad right before you eat it or the spinach starts looking tired
  • Overdressing is the number one mistake start with half the dressing and add more
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better dressing emulsification
  • Let the dressed salad sit for two minutes before serving the flavors need a moment to introduce themselves

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