Strawberry Spinach Salad Mix (Printable)

A refreshing blend of strawberries, spinach, feta, nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette for light, fresh meals.

# Ingredient List:

→ Greens

01 - 4 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried

→ Fruits

02 - 1 1/3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Cheese

03 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Nuts & Seeds

04 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds or candied pecans, toasted

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
07 - 2 tsp honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Prepare:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
02 - In a large bowl, mix baby spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, and toasted nuts.
03 - Pour dressing over the salad ingredients just prior to serving.
04 - Gently toss the salad to evenly coat all components with the dressing.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like a farmers market in a bowl, ready in less time than it takes to set the table.
  • The contrast between sweet strawberries, peppery spinach, and that salty feta creates magic without any fuss.
  • You can throw it together with whatever you have on hand and it still feels intentional and special.
02 -
  • Wet spinach will dilute your dressing and make the whole thing soggy, so pat it dry or use the kind that comes already dried.
  • Don't dress the salad more than a few minutes before eating it—the acid in the vinegar will start wilting the greens immediately, which sounds fancy but just tastes sad.
03 -
  • The quality of your strawberries matters more than anything else in this salad, so buy them at peak season from somewhere you trust.
  • A really good balsamic vinegar is thick enough that you barely need any oil to make the dressing work, so it's worth investing in a bottle that tastes like something.
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