Description
Refreshing strawberry spinach salad brings Mediterranean charm to summer dining with crisp greens and sweet berries. Delicate flavors and light vinaigrette invite you to savor each delightful bite of this elegant seasonal dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups (170 grams) baby spinach
- 12 ounces (340 grams) strawberries, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) toasted slivered almonds
Complementary Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) crumbled feta cheese
Dressing:
- 1 recipe strawberry vinaigrette
Instructions
- Carefully rinse fresh spinach leaves under cool water, gently patting them dry with clean paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Transfer the crisp spinach leaves into a spacious serving vessel, creating an elegant green base for the salad.
- Artfully arrange thinly sliced ruby-red strawberries across the spinach surface, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle golden toasted slivered almonds over the strawberries, adding a delightful crunchy texture to the salad.
- Scatter finely diced red onion pieces throughout the dish, providing a sharp, tangy accent to the sweet strawberries.
- Generously crumble creamy feta cheese across the top, creating beautiful white clusters against the vibrant ingredients.
- Select a complementary dressing such as a zesty strawberry vinaigrette or a classic two-ingredient balsamic vinaigrette.
- Drizzle the chosen dressing delicately over the salad just before serving to maintain the ingredients’ crisp texture and prevent wilting.
Notes
- Thoroughly wash spinach leaves to remove any dirt or grit, ensuring a clean and crisp base for your salad.
- Toast almonds beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch that elevates the entire dish.
- Slice strawberries just before serving to maintain their fresh appearance and prevent browning or becoming soggy.
- Customize the salad by swapping feta with goat cheese for a tangier profile or omitting cheese for a vegan-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg