Strawberry Spinach Salad
from kristineskitchenblog.comThis strawberry spinach salad is one of our very favorite green salads! With sweet strawberries, toasty walnuts, creamy avocado, goat cheese and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, it's so fresh and flavorful.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 434kcal
Ingredients
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Other Salad Ingredients
- ¾ cup walnuts coarsely chopped
- 7 ounces baby spinach
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion*
- 1 avocado pitted, peeled and diced
- 2 ounces goat cheese crumbled, or feta cheese
Instructions
- Make dressing: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon and honey, plus salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast walnuts: Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add walnuts and toast until fragrant, about 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Watch them carefully so they don't burn. Set aside to cool.
- Assemble salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, toasted walnuts and red onion. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to distribute the dressing. Last, gently mix in the avocado and goat cheese. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- If you find raw onions too strong, you can mellow their flavor by soaking the sliced onions in ice water for 5 minutes. Then drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Sliced almonds or toasted pecans are good alternatives to the walnuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4886IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 3mg
