Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad | Summer Fare

When the sun-dappled days of summer roll in, it’s time to indulge in the refreshing symphony of flavors that is the Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad. With every bite, you’ll be transported to sun-kissed orchards and lush gardens, where nature’s bounty is celebrated in a medley of colors and tastes.

This salad is a harmonious blend of vibrant spinach leaves, plump red strawberries, and a scattering of crunchy nuts. It’s not just a dish; it’s an ode to the season. Each ingredient tells a story: the strawberries, sweet and fragrant, whisper tales of warm afternoons; the spinach leaves, crisp and verdant, evoke memories of nature’s embrace.

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup ripe strawberries, sliced
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Instructions

1. Gently wash and dry the baby spinach leaves.
2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, toasted pecans, crumbled feta cheese, and red onion.
3. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad right before serving.
4. Toss the salad gently to ensure all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
5. Serve the salad in individual bowls, garnished with a few extra strawberries and a sprinkle of feta cheese.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Serves: 4

A delightful blend of fresh spinach, ripe strawberries, crunchy pecans, and tangy feta cheese, all brought together with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Nutrition information: Calories: 180, Total Fat: 12g, Carbohydrates: 15g, Fiber: 4g, Protein: 5g

As you take your first forkful, close your eyes and savor the crispness of the spinach, the juiciness of the strawberries, and the tantalizing contrast of flavors. This Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad is more than a dish; it’s a fleeting moment of summer captured on your plate. Share it with loved ones, and celebrate the beauty of the season with every refreshing bite.