Description
This fresh and vibrant Strawberry Spinach Salad is a perfect blend of sweet strawberries, crunchy almonds, and tender baby spinach, tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. It’s a light, healthy, and easy-to-make salad that’s perfect for spring and summer lunches, brunches, or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup sliced almonds (toasted, optional)
- ½ avocado, diced (optional)
- ¼ cup cucumber, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chia or poppy seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette (or to taste)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the baby spinach and strawberries thoroughly. Slice the strawberries.
- If using, slice cucumber and avocado, and chop green onions.
- Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, cucumber, avocado, and green onions.
- Sprinkle chia or poppy seeds and toasted almonds on top.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes