Description
Refreshing and vibrant, the Strawberry Spinach Salad is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients that elevates any summer gathering. This salad features the earthy taste of baby spinach paired with sweet strawberries, crispy bacon, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a maple balsamic dressing. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 1 pint strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, combine baby spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, feta cheese, and crumbled bacon. Toss gently.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss to coat evenly and serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg