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15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad

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A quick and vibrant salad with strawberries, spinach, feta, and a tangy balsamic dressing.

Ingredients

  • Baby spinach: about 6 cups (5–6 oz), washed and dried
  • Strawberries: 2 cups, hulled and sliced
  • Red onion: 1/4 small, very thinly sliced
  • Feta cheese: 1/2 cup, crumbled (or goat cheese)
  • Nuts: 1/2 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans
  • Avocado (optional): 1, sliced
  • Extra-virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
  • Balsamic vinegar: 1.5–2 tablespoons
  • Honey or maple syrup: 1 tablespoon
  • Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon
  • Fine salt and black pepper: to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the produce. Wash and dry the spinach. Hull and slice the strawberries. Thinly slice the red onion. Crumble the feta.
  2. Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, balsamic, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Start the base. Add spinach and red onion to a large salad bowl.
  4. Layer flavors. Top with sliced strawberries and crumbled feta. Set aside.
  5. Prep the nuts. Place almonds or pecans in a dry skillet.
  6. Toast the nuts over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
  7. Dress and serve. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat. Sprinkle on the warm nuts and add avocado if using. Serve right away.

Notes

For best texture, keep salad components separate until ready to serve.

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