Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad is a great side to make anytime of the year. This salad is sweet, creamy and absolutely delicious, you are going to love it!

Strawberry Spinach Salad on a plate

With the New Year here, I don’t know about you but I am looking to start off 2023 eating a little healthier. Years ago, I taught a healthy cooking class and the participants LOVED this salad. Not only is it a great healthy option, if you add some protein like grilled chicken or salmon to it, it can also be a great main dish to serve. However, on its own this salad is a fantastic side. Since strawberries are found all throughout the year at the grocery stores, this salad can be served any time of the year. Make it for Valentine’s Day, for those summer gatherings, Thanksgiving or Christmas. It doesn’t matter what time of year you serve it, you and your guests are going to love it!

Greens, red fruit, goat cheese and honey roasted almonds tossed in a homemade balsamic dressing

What ingredients do I need for Strawberry Spinach Salad?

  • Fresh baby spinach: Used for the base of this salad. Grab a bag or package of your favorite baby spinach at the store. Most store bought spinach is already washed multiple times. However, feel free to wash it again if you so desire. If you feel the leaves are too big, feel free to cut them into bite sized pieces. For my salad, I left most of them alone, but I did cut off some of the long stems.
  • Fresh strawberries: Adds bright color and tons of sweet flavor. Wash the strawberries well. I like using vegetable spray for all my fruits and vegetables. Cut off the stems and slice the strawberries.
  • Goat cheese: The addition of goat cheese adds both a creamy texture and unbelievable flavor! It’s tangy, tart and a little earthy. If you haven’t tried it, now is the time!
  • Sliced almonds: Adds some crunch and texture. In addition, it adds some extra sweetness. I used Fresh Gourmet honey roasted sliced almonds. These salad toppings are great, just open and throw a few handfuls on your salad. However, if you don’t like almonds, add either pecans or walnuts, or eliminate the nuts altogether.
  • Balsamic vinegar dressing: Balsamic vinegar brings out the flavors of the strawberries, so feel free to use your favorite balsamic dressing or try my homemade one that I used for this recipe. It’s easy to make any only takes a few minutes whip up!
Strawberry Spinach Salad in a bowl with goat cheese crumbles and honey roasted sliced almonds drizzled with homemade balsamic dressing

What ingredients do I need for homemade balsamic dressing?

Just a few simple ingredients are combined then shaken to make this homemade balsamic dressing!

  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Honey
  • Dijon mustard
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Is spinach healthy for you?

Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that has many health benefits. Some health benefits include:

  • Lowering blood pressure
  • Reducing age-related eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration
  • Improved cognition
  • Great source of vitamin K which helps bone health and growth
  • Great source of vitamin A which helps to keep the skin healthy and reduce fine lines and wrinkles
  • High source of iron. Iron helps with the production of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is essential for transporting oxygen from your lungs to the rest of the body.
Strawberry Spinach Salad in a bowl with goat cheese crumbles and honey roasted sliced almonds drizzled with homemade balsamic dressing

Strawberry Spinach Salad-Ingredients

Strawberry Spinach Salad

  • 6 oz baby spinach
  • 2 cups strawberries (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup honey roasted slice almonds (Fresh Gourmet Salad Sides)
  • 4 oz goat cheese (roughly chopped/crumbled)

Homemade Balsamic Dressing

  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper

Instructions

Strawberry Spinach Salad

  • Wash and dry the spinach (if not already washed) and add to a large bowl.
  • Wash and slice strawberries. Add strawberries to the top of the spinach.
  • Roughly chop/crumble goat cheese and add to the top of the spinach.
  • Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top.
  • Drizzle balsamic dressing over the salad.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Homemade Balsamic Dressing

  • Add oil, vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt and pepper to a cruet or salad dressing container. 
  • Shake well!
  • Drizzle over salad.
  • Serve and enjoy!
Strawberry Spinach Salad in a bowl with goat cheese crumbles and honey roasted sliced almonds drizzled with homemade balsamic dressing

For other great salads try:

Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Raisins

Fresh and Crisp Corn Salad

Panzanella (Bread Salad)

Pear and Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Walnuts

Simple Red, White & Blue Salad

Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Serve with these great mains:

Garlic and Herb Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Grilled Flat Iron Steak

Simple Grilled Rack of Lamb

Simple Grilled Salmon

Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad is a great side to make anytime of the year. This salad is sweet, creamy and absolutely delicious, you are going to love it!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cruet salad dressing shaker or container

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Spinach Salad

  • 6 oz baby spinach
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 1/2 cup honey roasted slice almonds Fresh Gourmet Salad Sides
  • 4 oz goat cheese roughly chopped/crumbled

Homemade Balsamic Dressing

  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper

Instructions
 

Strawberry Spinach Salad

  • Wash and dry the spinach (if not already washed) and add to a large bowl.
  • Wash and slice strawberries. Add strawberries to the top of the spinach.
  • Roughly chop/crumble goat cheese and add to the top of the spinach.
  • Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top.
  • Drizzle balsamic dressing over the salad.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Homemade Balsamic Dressing

  • Add oil, vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt and pepper to a cruet or salad dressing container.
  • Shake well!
  • Drizzle over salad.
  • Serve and enjoy!
Keyword Balsamic Dressing, Dijon Mustard, Easy Salad, Fresh Gourmet Salad Sides, Goat Cheese, Healthy Recipe, Healthy Salad, Healthy Side, Honey, Sliced Almonds, Spinach, Strawberry Salad, Strawberry Spinach Salad

Greens, red fruit, goat cheese and honey roasted almonds tossed in a homemade balsamic dressing

Greens, red fruit, goat cheese and honey roasted almonds tossed in a homemade balsamic dressing

Greens, red fruit, goat cheese and honey roasted almonds tossed in a homemade balsamic dressing

Strawberry Spinach Salad in a bowl with goat cheese crumbles and honey roasted sliced almonds drizzled with homemade balsamic dressing

Strawberry Spinach Salad in a bowl with goat cheese crumbles and honey roasted sliced almonds drizzled with homemade balsamic dressing

Strawberry Spinach Salad in a bowl with goat cheese crumbles and honey roasted sliced almonds drizzled with homemade balsamic dressing

Strawberry Spinach Salad in a bowl with goat cheese crumbles and honey roasted sliced almonds drizzled with homemade balsamic dressing

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