Strawberry Spinach Salad
Made with juicy strawberries, toasted almonds, and balsamic vinaigrette, this is a sweet, delicious summer salad. It’s so refreshing, making it perfect to serve at potlucks and barbecues.
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 341kcal
Ingredients
For the salad:
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 5 ounces spinach
- 16 ounces strawberries , sliced
- ½ red onion , thinly sliced
- 4 baby cucumbers , or regular sized, sliced
For the balsamic vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic , finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Sprinkle slivered almonds onto a baking tray, spreading into an even layer, and toast for 6 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, red onion, and cucumbers.
- Prepare balsamic vinaigrette in a jar by combining balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic, and salt. Cover with a lid and shake well to combine.
- Pour half the balsamic vinaigrette over salad and toss to combine. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.
Notes
Note: Reserve remaining balsamic vinaigrette to make this salad again. Keep stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 18g
Sodium 225mg9%
Potassium 831mg24%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 3502IU70%
Vitamin C 85mg103%
Calcium 136mg14%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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