Strawberry Spinach Salad

Name: Strawberry Spinach Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Family
Ingredients: 6 cups baby spinach; 2 cups strawberries, sliced; 1/2 cup feta, crumbled; 1/3 cup sliced almonds; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp poppy seeds

Strawberry spinach salad is a fresh, vibrant summer favorite tossing sweet berries with tender spinach, crunchy nuts, and tangy feta. A bright poppy seed vinaigrette ties it together for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. It comes together in minutes and looks as good as it tastes.

Vegetarian Gluten-Free No-Cook Side Salad Family Quick (15-min) 30-Minute Spinach Strawberry

⏱ 15 min
📊 easy
🍽 Family

Ingredients

6 cups baby spinach
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup feta, crumbled
1/3 cup sliced almonds
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp poppy seeds

Instructions

Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper into a vinaigrette.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry pan until golden, then cool.
Add the baby spinach and sliced strawberries to a large bowl.

Scatter the feta and toasted almonds over the top.
Drizzle with the vinaigrette just before serving.
Toss gently and serve right away.

💡 Chef's tip

Dress the salad right before serving; spinach is fragile and turns soggy if it sits in vinaigrette for long.

A touch of acid in the dressing does double duty here, brightening the berries while keeping the delicate spinach from wilting too quickly once dressed.