Strawberry Spinach Salad
Published Jun 29, 2022
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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
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
Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 225mgPotassium: 831mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3502IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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