Description
A vibrant salad combining fresh spinach, sweet strawberries, and crunchy almonds for a nutritious meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces (142 g) fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup (60 g) sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup (30 g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup (40 g) thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toast the sliced almonds on a baking sheet for about 5-7 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
- Wash the spinach and spin dry; slice the strawberries and red onion.
- Combine the spinach, strawberries, red onion, toasted almonds, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Dress the salad with the prepared dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
For vegan option, omit feta cheese and adjust dressing accordingly. Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg