Fresh Spinach Salad

Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Fresh Spinach Salad is the perfect fusion of crisp textures and refreshing ingredients. Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, sweet sliced strawberries, crunchy cucumber, and a savory twist from crumbled feta cheese and candied pecans, each bite provides a delightful contrast of flavors. Finished with a tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette made with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad is both wholesome and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for four servings, it’s an ideal choice for a healthy lunch, a light dinner, or a stunning side dish for any gathering. Try this quick and easy spinach salad to elevate your next meal with fresh, seasonal ingredients!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup strawberries, sliced
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup candied pecans
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach, then place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the sliced strawberries, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and candied pecans to the bowl with the spinach.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Whisk or shake the dressing ingredients together until fully emulsified and blended.

Step 5

Drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh spinach salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	880.5 grams (880.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1265

Total Fat 100.30g	129%
Saturated Fat 25.30g	127%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 2025mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 71.30g	26%
Dietary Fiber 12.40g	44%
Total Sugars 44.60g
Protein 30.30g	61%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 819mg	63%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 1801mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.0%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 21.8%