Description
This vibrant salad features fresh strawberries, baby spinach, and a light dressing, perfect for a refreshing side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1 cup cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup feta cheese or mozzarella pearls (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
- 1–2 teaspoons honey
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
- In a large bowl or platter, layer the spinach or mixed greens.
- Add strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, and blueberries evenly on top.
- Sprinkle feta or mozzarella and chopped nuts, if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar (or lemon), honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving.
- Toss gently or serve as a colorful layered display.
Notes
- This salad can be customized with different fruits or nuts based on preference.
- For a vegan option, omit cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg