Strawberry Spinach Walnut Salad (Printer-friendly)

Fresh spinach, strawberries, and walnuts tossed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette for a light, flavorful dish.

# What you'll need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 6 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
02 - 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
05 - ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped and lightly toasted

→ Balsamic Vinaigrette

06 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - ⅛ teaspoon salt
11 - ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Method:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
02 - Place spinach in a large salad bowl. Add sliced strawberries, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted walnuts.
03 - Drizzle prepared vinaigrette over salad ingredients just before serving.
04 - Gently toss salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with dressing. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet strawberries cut through the peppery spinach in a way that just works
  • Toasted walnuts add a buttery crunch that makes every bite interesting
  • The dressing comes together in seconds but tastes like you planned it for days
02 -
  • Dress this salad right before serving or the spinach will wilt within minutes
  • Dry the spinach completely after washing or the dressing will slide right off
  • Toast the walnuts ahead of time and store them if you want to save time later
03 -
  • Use a salad spinner to thoroughly dry the spinach for the best dressing adhesion
  • Let the dressing come to room temperature before tossing since cold oil does not emulsify as well

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