Description
Delightful strawberry and spinach salad combines fresh greens with sweet berries and tangy goat cheese. Crisp almonds and zesty vinaigrette elevate this light, refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups juicy strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsps poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsps honey
- 2 tbsps apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsps olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse fresh spinach leaves under cool running water, then carefully dry using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel.
- Remove stems from ripe strawberries and slice each berry into delicate quarter segments.
- Create a vibrant dressing by whisking creamy Greek yogurt with golden honey, tangy apple cider vinegar, fragrant olive oil, and delicate poppy seeds until ingredients merge into a smooth, silky consistency.
- Transfer crisp spinach leaves into a spacious mixing bowl, gently incorporating sliced strawberries and thinly shaved red onion rings.
- Pour prepared dressing over salad ingredients, using soft folding motions to ensure every leaf and fruit piece receives an even, light coating without bruising delicate components.
- Plate the salad immediately to maintain optimal freshness, optionally sprinkling additional poppy seeds across the top for elegant visual contrast and subtle textural crunch.
Notes
- Opt for organic spinach and strawberries to enhance the salad’s freshness and minimize potential pesticide exposure.
- Chill ingredients beforehand to keep the salad crisp and refreshing, especially during warm weather.
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt for a vegan-friendly version.
- Use mandoline slicer for uniform, thin red onion slices to distribute flavor evenly and add delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg