Name: Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: Here’s what you’ll need to create this vibrant and delicious Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad: Baby Spinach: 10 ounces (approximately 280 grams) – Pre-washed baby spinach forms the base of our salad, offering a mild, slightly sweet flavor and tender texture. It’s packed with vitamins and iron.; Fresh Strawberries: 1 pint (approximately 450 grams) – Bright red, ripe strawberries are the star of this salad, providing a burst of sweetness and juicy texture that perfectly complements the other ingredients. Hulled and sliced or quartered depending on size.; Feta Cheese: 4 ounces (approximately 115 grams) – Crumbled feta cheese adds a salty, tangy, and creamy element to the salad, creating a wonderful contrast to the sweetness of the strawberries and the earthiness of the spinach. Look for feta packed in brine for the best flavor and moisture.; Red Onion: ½ small – Thinly sliced red onion provides a sharp, pungent bite that cuts through the sweetness and richness of the other ingredients, adding complexity and depth of flavor. You can soak it in cold water for a few minutes to mellow the sharpness if desired.; Sliced Almonds: ½ cup (approximately 50 grams) – Toasted sliced almonds bring a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the salad, enhancing the texture and adding healthy fats. You can toast them in a dry pan over medium heat until lightly golden and fragrant.; Poppy Seed Dressing: ½ cup (approximately 120 ml) – A light and tangy poppy seed dressing ties all the flavors together, adding a touch of sweetness and acidity that complements the strawberries and spinach beautifully. You can use store-bought or homemade. (Note: If making homemade, typical ingredients include mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, and possibly onion and mustard.)Here’s what you’ll need to create this vibrant and delicious Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad: Baby Spinach: 10 ounces (approximately 280 grams) – Pre-washed baby spinach forms the base of our salad, offering a mild, slightly sweet flavor and tender texture. It’s packed with vitamins and iron.; Fresh Strawberries: 1 pint (approximately 450 grams) – Bright red, ripe strawberries are the star of this salad, providing a burst of sweetness and juicy texture that perfectly complements the other ingredients. Hulled and sliced or quartered depending on size.; Feta Cheese: 4 ounces (approximately 115 grams) – Crumbled feta cheese adds a salty, tangy, and creamy element to the salad, creating a wonderful contrast to the sweetness of the strawberries and the earthiness of the spinach. Look for feta packed in brine for the best flavor and moisture.; Red Onion: ½ small – Thinly sliced red onion provides a sharp, pungent bite that cuts through the sweetness and richness of the other ingredients, adding complexity and depth of flavor. You can soak it in cold water for a few minutes to mellow the sharpness if desired.; Sliced Almonds: ½ cup (approximately 50 grams) – Toasted sliced almonds bring a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the salad, enhancing the texture and adding healthy fats. You can toast them in a dry pan over medium heat until lightly golden and fragrant.; Poppy Seed Dressing: ½ cup (approximately 120 ml) – A light and tangy poppy seed dressing ties all the flavors together, adding a touch of sweetness and acidity that complements the strawberries and spinach beautifully. You can use store-bought or homemade. (Note: If making homemade, typical ingredients include mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, and possibly onion and mustard.)

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to create this vibrant and delicious Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad:
- Baby Spinach: 10 ounces (approximately 280 grams) – Pre-washed baby spinach forms the base of our salad, offering a mild, slightly sweet flavor and tender texture. It’s packed with vitamins and iron.
- Fresh Strawberries: 1 pint (approximately 450 grams) – Bright red, ripe strawberries are the star of this salad, providing a burst of sweetness and juicy texture that perfectly complements the other ingredients. Hulled and sliced or quartered depending on size.
- Feta Cheese: 4 ounces (approximately 115 grams) – Crumbled feta cheese adds a salty, tangy, and creamy element to the salad, creating a wonderful contrast to the sweetness of the strawberries and the earthiness of the spinach. Look for feta packed in brine for the best flavor and moisture.
- Red Onion: ½ small – Thinly sliced red onion provides a sharp, pungent bite that cuts through the sweetness and richness of the other ingredients, adding complexity and depth of flavor. You can soak it in cold water for a few minutes to mellow the sharpness if desired.
- Sliced Almonds: ½ cup (approximately 50 grams) – Toasted sliced almonds bring a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the salad, enhancing the texture and adding healthy fats. You can toast them in a dry pan over medium heat until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Poppy Seed Dressing: ½ cup (approximately 120 ml) – A light and tangy poppy seed dressing ties all the flavors together, adding a touch of sweetness and acidity that complements the strawberries and spinach beautifully. You can use store-bought or homemade. (Note: If making homemade, typical ingredients include mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, and possibly onion and mustard.)Here’s what you’ll need to create this vibrant and delicious Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad:
  - Baby Spinach: 10 ounces (approximately 280 grams) – Pre-washed baby spinach forms the base of our salad, offering a mild, slightly sweet flavor and tender texture. It’s packed with vitamins and iron.
  - Fresh Strawberries: 1 pint (approximately 450 grams) – Bright red, ripe strawberries are the star of this salad, providing a burst of sweetness and juicy texture that perfectly complements the other ingredients. Hulled and sliced or quartered depending on size.
  - Feta Cheese: 4 ounces (approximately 115 grams) – Crumbled feta cheese adds a salty, tangy, and creamy element to the salad, creating a wonderful contrast to the sweetness of the strawberries and the earthiness of the spinach. Look for feta packed in brine for the best flavor and moisture.
  - Red Onion: ½ small – Thinly sliced red onion provides a sharp, pungent bite that cuts through the sweetness and richness of the other ingredients, adding complexity and depth of flavor. You can soak it in cold water for a few minutes to mellow the sharpness if desired.
  - Sliced Almonds: ½ cup (approximately 50 grams) – Toasted sliced almonds bring a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the salad, enhancing the texture and adding healthy fats. You can toast them in a dry pan over medium heat until lightly golden and fragrant.
  - Poppy Seed Dressing: ½ cup (approximately 120 ml) – A light and tangy poppy seed dressing ties all the flavors together, adding a touch of sweetness and acidity that complements the strawberries and spinach beautifully. You can use store-bought or homemade. (Note: If making homemade, typical ingredients include mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, and possibly onion and mustard.)

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Instructions

Follow these simple steps to create your own refreshing Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad:
1. Prepare the Spinach: Begin by ensuring your baby spinach is thoroughly washed and dried, even if it’s pre-washed. Excess moisture will dilute the dressing and make the salad soggy. You can use a salad spinner or gently pat it dry with paper towels. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
2. Prepare the Strawberries: Hull the strawberries by removing the green caps. Wash them gently and pat them dry. Slice the strawberries into halves or quarters, depending on their size. You want bite-sized pieces that are easy to eat in the salad. Add the sliced strawberries to the bowl with the spinach.
3. Prepare the Red Onion: Peel the red onion and cut it in half. Thinly slice half of the red onion. For a milder onion flavor, you can soak the sliced red onion in a bowl of ice water for about 5-10 minutes. This helps to reduce the sharpness. Drain the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
4. Add Feta Cheese: Crumble the feta cheese directly over the spinach, strawberries, and red onion in the salad bowl. Distribute it evenly throughout the salad.
5. Add Sliced Almonds: Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the salad. If you prefer toasted almonds for enhanced flavor and crunch, toast them in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until they are lightly golden and fragrant. Let them cool slightly before adding them to the salad.
6. Dress the Salad: Just before serving, pour the poppy seed dressing over the salad. Start with about half of the dressing and toss gently to combine all the ingredients and ensure everything is lightly coated. Add more dressing to your liking, but be careful not to overdress the salad, as this can make it soggy.
7. Serve Immediately: For the best flavor and texture, serve the Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad immediately after dressing. If you need to prepare it in advance, you can combine the spinach, strawberries, red onion, and feta ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. Add the almonds and dressing just before serving.
8. Enjoy! Serve your delicious and vibrant Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a starter for any meal.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 350
Fat: 25g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 8g