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Red and Green Strawberry Spinach Salad

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Red and Green Strawberry Spinach Salad is a fresh, colorful salad featuring sweet strawberries, tender baby spinach, crunchy nuts, and a light vinaigrette. It’s vibrant, refreshing, and perfect as a side or light main dish.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, pecans, or walnuts (toasted if preferred)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic or red wine vinegar, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  2. In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, sliced strawberries, and red onion if using.
  3. Add toasted nuts and crumbled cheese, if desired.
  4. Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad.
  5. Toss gently to coat everything evenly and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or sliced avocado to make it more filling.
  • Swap spinach for mixed greens or arugula for a different texture and flavor.
  • Try blueberries, raspberries, or pomegranate seeds in place of or alongside strawberries.
  • For a creamy dressing, whisk in a bit of Greek yogurt or mayo with the vinaigrette.

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