Strawberry Spinach Salad Mix (Print Version)

Fresh strawberries, baby spinach, feta cheese, and toasted nuts with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.

# What You Need:

→ 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 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
07 - 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine baby spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, and toasted nuts.
03 - Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
04 - Gently toss to ensure even coating of the dressing on all ingredients.
05 - Serve the salad fresh for optimal taste and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, no cooking required, so you're free to enjoy your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • The contrast between tender spinach, sweet berries, creamy feta, and crispy nuts keeps every bite interesting and never boring.
  • That balsamic vinaigrette tastes like you spent hours thinking about it, even though you whisked it in a coffee mug.
02 -
  • Toast your nuts yourself in a dry skillet for just a few minutes—the difference between raw and toasted is the difference between this being a nice salad and a salad people remember.
  • Don't dress the salad more than five minutes before serving, or the spinach will wilt and the almonds will lose their crunch, and you've lost the magic.
03 -
  • Wash and spin your spinach dry at least an hour before making the salad—wet leaves make the dressing slide right off.
  • Keep all your ingredients cool until the moment you combine them, so the salad stays crisp and refreshing instead of turning limp.
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