Nut-Free Strawberry Spinach Salad

Brighten up your table with this Nut-Free Strawberry Spinach Salad, a refreshing and allergen-friendly twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for a quick 15-minute prep, this vibrant salad balances flavors and textures with tender baby spinach, sweet strawberries, creamy feta crumbles, crunchy sunflower seeds, and a zippy homemade balsamic dressing. Free from nuts yet full of flavor, it’s ideal for potlucks, picnics, or everyday dining. Whether served as a light lunch or a stunning side dish, this salad’s irresistible combination of wholesome ingredients ensures it will become a go-to recipe for anyone seeking a healthy and delicious option.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

6 cups Fresh baby spinach
2 cups Strawberries
0.5 cups Feta cheese crumbles
0.25 cups Red onion
0.25 cups Sunflower seeds (unsalted)
3 tablespoons Olive oil
2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
0.25 teaspoons Salt
0.125 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the spinach leaves, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Hull and slice the strawberries. Add them to the bowl with the spinach.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion into small strips and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Sprinkle the feta cheese crumbles and unsalted sunflower seeds over the salad.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Whisk or shake the dressing ingredients until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving, and gently toss to combine.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	645.8 grams (645.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	950

Total Fat 70.10g	90%
Saturated Fat 16.40g	82%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 1363mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 61.90g	23%
Dietary Fiber 10.90g	39%
Total Sugars 43.10g
Protein 20.30g	41%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 482mg	37%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 1231mg	26%

*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: 65.7%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 25.8%