Strawberry Spinach Salad
This Strawberry Spinach Salad is a sweet, delicious and refreshing summer salad. Made with juicy strawberries, toasted almonds and balsamic vinaigrette.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 5 oz spinach
- 16 oz strawberries sliced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 4 baby cucumbers or regular sized, sliced
- pinch sea salt
- pinch pepper
For the balsamic vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (176C). Sprinkle slivered almonds onto a baking tray, spreading to even and toast for 6 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion and baby cucumbers.
- Prepare balsamic vinaigrette in a jar by combining balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, maple syrup, chopped garlic and sea salt. Cover with lid and shake well to combine.
- Pour half the balsamic vinaigrette over salad and toss to combine. Sprinkle with toasted almonds, and sprinkle generously with a pinch of sea salt and pepper.
Notes
Reserve remaining balsamic vinaigrette to make this salad again. Keep stored in fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutritional information is a rough estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 912mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3553IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 3mg