20-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad with Almond & Balsamic
Jul 7, 2020 (Last updated Jul 17, 2026) by Hannah Sunderani
Today I am sharing a sweet, delicious, and refreshing summer salad. This quick and easy strawberry spinach salad features toasted almonds, sliced cucumbers, thinly sliced red onion, and an easy balsamic vinaigrette dressing! It’s a fresh and nourishing summer salad recipe; ready in 20 minutes.
This is such a great summer recipe, that everyone will love – vegan or not. It’s an ideal side salad to serve at your summer bbq’s and gatherings. For best results, dress the spinach salad minutes before serving.
Now that I’ve finished the manuscript of The Two Spoons Cookbook, I’ve been having a lot of fun this summer playing with different seasonal greens for making salad (thanks to my organic farm-share box I’ve subscribed to). And I’ll say, salads are getting much more interesting and creative.
I’ve made this salad multiple times now, including over the weekend while we were at the cottage with family. It was a huge hit with our mixed crew of eaters. All-in-all, it’s a very simple, flavourful, and non-intimidating salad with simple whole food ingredients. So you can rest assured it will please a crowd of vegan skeptics and easy enough for beginner cooks.
Now, let me tell you exactly how to make this recipe. So you can enjoy it pronto!
The Ingredients:
The ingredients for this salad are simple and straightforward. You will need:
- Strawberries: Freshly sliced strawberries work beautifully in this recipe. If they’re local and seasonal, even better! They’re bursting with juicy flavour.
- Baby Spinach: Boxed baby spinach from the grocery store works great in this recipe! You can also use mixed greens – I recipe tested it with this and it was delish.
- Slivered almonds: Toasted slivered almonds add delicious nutiness, crunch and texture to this recipe. Toasted hazelnuts are also delicious as an alternative.
- Red onion: Thinly sliced, adds tanginess and bite to this recipe. If you find red onion too strong you could try shallots instead.
How to make this Strawberry Spinach Salad:
Making this simple spinach salad with strawberries couldn’t be easier. It’s really an assembly style recipe with little prep work. Whisk together the simple balsamic dressing and then pour over top of the salad just before serving. Here’s exactly what you’ll do:
So there we have it, an easy and simple strawberry spinach salad recipe with a flavourful and easy balsamic vinaigrette dressing. It’s a lush and easy salad made to please a crowd. I think you’re going to love it!
And, if you do make this recipe please let me know in the comments below what you think! I love hearing from you. And of course, tag me on Instagram with the hashtag #twospoons. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations.
20-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad with Almond & Balsamic
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 5 oz spinach
- 16 oz strawberries sliced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 4 baby cucumbers sliced (or 1/2 cup regular sized)
- 1/3 cup homemade balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Sprinkle slivered almonds into a small skillet and bring to medium heat. Toast, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
- In a large salad bowl or platter, decorate with the spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion and baby cucumbers. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.
- Prepare the balsamic vinaigrette and serve alongside the salad, or drizzle over salad the salad and toss to combine.
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