Strawberry Walnut Spinach Salad (Print version)

A refreshing mix of spinach, strawberries, walnuts, and tangy balsamic for a light, flavorful dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salad Components

01 - 6 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and thoroughly dried
02 - 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - ½ cup walnut halves, toasted
04 - ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

→ Balsamic Vinaigrette

06 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt
11 - ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Place baby spinach, sliced strawberries, toasted walnuts, and red onion in a large salad bowl. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
02 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top if desired, allowing it to remain visible as a garnish.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until fully emulsified and thickened slightly.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad immediately before serving. Toss with salad servers to coat all ingredients lightly without crushing delicate components.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The strawberries and walnuts create this incredible sweet and crunchy texture contrast
  • You can throw it together in 15 minutes flat
  • It makes any weeknight dinner feel like a restaurant meal
02 -
  • Dress this salad right before serving or it will get soggy and sad
  • Room temperature strawberries have more flavor than cold ones from the fridge
  • The vinaigrette keeps in the fridge for up to a week, just give it a good shake before using
03 -
  • Dry your spinach thoroughly or the dressing will slide right off
  • Let the vinaigrette sit for 10 minutes before serving, the flavors meld together beautifully

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