Description
This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing comes together in no time for a fresh and flavorful side salad or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces Fresh Spinach + Mixed Greens
- 16 ounces Fresh Strawberries – stems removed (sliced)
- 1/2 Cup Crumbled Cheese (goat cheese, gorgonzola, blue cheese or feta)
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- Salt/Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk together oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper until fully combined.
- Step 2: Combine spinach, salad greens, sliced strawberries, cheese and pecans. Toss with dressing and serve or if you prefer plate salads and serve dressing on the side.
Notes
Keep components separate if preparing ahead of time. Ensure spinach is completely dry to prevent wilting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 491 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 384 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: healthy, salad recipe, spinach salad, strawberry salad