Walnut Strawberry Spinach Salad

Fresh and vibrant walnut strawberry spinach salad with sweet strawberries, crunchy walnuts, creamy cheese, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette ; ready in 10 minutes for a light, healthy meal.

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Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Spring, Summer

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 260kcal

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 Large mixing bowl
1 Small whisk
1 Salad spinner or paper towels
1 Paring knife
1 Cutting board

Ingredients

Salad Base

6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves thoroughly washed and dried
1 ½ cups ripe strawberries hulled and sliced
0.75 cup toasted walnuts roughly chopped
½ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese optional
¼ medium red onion thinly sliced

Balsamic Vinaigrette

3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Optional Add-ins

2 tablespoon dried cranberries
¼ cup sunflower seeds
fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

Prep all salad ingredients: wash and dry spinach, hull and slice strawberries, chop walnuts, and slice red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and season with salt and pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, layer spinach, strawberries, walnuts, cheese, and onion.
Drizzle with dressing just before serving and toss gently to combine.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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