Description
Sweet strawberries dance with crisp spinach in this refreshing Strawberry Spinach Salad, creating a perfect balance of fruity and earthy flavors. Light and elegant, this salad will delight with its simple yet sophisticated combination of fresh ingredients and zesty poppy seed dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 0.5 avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup cucumber, chopped
Herbs and Seeds:
- 1 teaspoon chia or poppy seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 0.25 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse baby spinach and strawberries, ensuring they are completely dry. Delicately slice strawberries into elegant, thin pieces.
- Prepare supporting ingredients by thinly slicing cucumber and avocado, then finely chopping green onions with precision.
- Activate the skillet over medium heat and carefully toast almonds for 2–3 minutes, watching carefully until they develop a golden, aromatic hue. Allow almonds to cool and crisp.
- Artfully arrange spinach leaves as a verdant base in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a vibrant foundation.
- Gracefully layer sliced strawberries, cucumber, avocado, and green onions across the spinach landscape.
- Sprinkle chia or poppy seeds strategically, followed by the cooled, golden-toasted almonds for textural contrast.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette with a gentle hand, then tenderly toss ingredients to ensure harmonious flavor distribution.
- Season with a delicate touch of salt and freshly cracked pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Present immediately to preserve the salad’s crisp texture and vibrant character, ready to be savored.
Notes
- Wash produce carefully to remove any dirt or pesticides, ensuring a clean and safe salad base.
- Toast almonds slowly and attentively to prevent burning, watching for a golden color and nutty aroma.
- Slice strawberries and vegetables just before serving to maintain maximum freshness and crisp texture.
- For a protein boost, add grilled chicken or crumbled feta cheese to transform this light salad into a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg