Irresistible Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette in 10 Minutes
A fresh and healthy strawberry spinach salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for summer meals or as a light side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 180 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (225 grams)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash spinach thoroughly and dry completely using a salad spinner.
- Hull strawberries and slice evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, red onion, and toasted almonds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until fully blended.
- Slowly stream in olive oil while whisking constantly to emulsify the dressing.
- Add salt and pepper and whisk again.
- Pour dressing over salad just before serving and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a keto version, replace honey with sugar-free sweetener.
- Toast almonds for extra crunch and flavor.
- Add grilled chicken or turkey bacon for extra protein.
- Store dressing separately if meal prepping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg