Strawberry Spinach Salad

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Long before a wedding, a house, and kids, my husband and I used to visit this little restaurant near our then-apartment and order their strawberry spinach salad (with bun-less burgers!) every single time. I recreated it at home because we don’t get there as often anymore and the restaurant version is no doubt loaded with refined sugar. Crisp spinach, juicy strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy almonds, and a drizzle of poppy seed salad dressing all combine to make an easy strawberry spinach salad recipe you’ll make on repeat.

Just like mango salad or pear salad, this dish blends rich greens with a burst of fresh, sweet fruit… all with almost no effort at all. This healthy salad is ready in just 10 minutes, with 10 ingredients!

Ingredients & Substitutions

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for spinach salad with strawberries, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

Spinach Strawberry Salad:

The base of this strawberry spinach salad recipe uses just 4 fresh, simple staples:

• Spinach – Baby spinach leaves work best for this recipe as they have a milder flavor and are less bitter than mature varieties, but any fresh spinach will work. If you have leftover spinach, use it to make a spinach smoothie.
• Strawberries – Sweet and bright, strawberries are the star of the salad, but you could add other berries such as fresh blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or even pears.
• Goat Cheese – If you don’t like goat cheese, you can use another cheese that crumbles well. Feta cheese will add a sharper flavor to the salad and blue cheese will add a bold and tangy flair.
• Almonds – I used sliced almonds, but you can use any nuts you like. My favorites are walnuts, pecans, or pistachios. For a nut-free option, use sunflower seeds instead.

VARIATION: Add red onion!

This is a common ingredient in strawberry spinach salad recipes. Sometimes I add 1/4 cup of thin red onion slices.

Strawberry Spinach Salad Dressing:

I use my homemade poppy seed dressing recipe and it needs just 5 ingredients (plus salt) to whip up in 5 minutes:

• Mayonnaise – I use homemade avocado oil mayonnaise when I have time to make it, but this is my favorite store-bought brand when I’m in a rush. Either works! You can also use Greek yogurt for a lighter option (it will taste more tangy).
• Olive Oil – This spinach and strawberry salad recipe uses olive oil, but you could also use avocado oil or any oil you like. I try to avoid highly processed seed oils, like vegetable oil, but from a recipe standpoint they would work fine.
• Honey – I usually use sugar-free honey to keep this salad lower in sugar, but regular also works.
• White Vinegar – This helps emulsify the dressing and balances the sweetness. You could also use apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or lemon juice. If you want more complex flavor, you can also add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
• Poppy Seeds – Wouldn’t be poppy seed dressing without them! They add a nice savory and nutty flavor to the dressing.
• Sea Salt – Adjust to taste. Feel free to add black pepper too, if you like.

How To Make Strawberry Spinach Salad

This section shows how to make spinach strawberry salad, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.

1. Combine the strawberry spinach salad ingredients. Arrange spinach, strawberries, goat cheese, and almonds in a large bowl or on a serving platter.
2. Make the dressing. Whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, honey (or sugar-free honey), white vinegar, poppy seeds, and sea salt until smooth.
3. Combine. Drizzle strawberry spinach salad with poppy seed dressing. Toss and serve.

Storage Instructions

Spinach salad with strawberries can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, with dressing stored separately, or up to 1-2 days with the dressing. You can store the dressing in a jar in the fridge for up to 1 week, and just give it a shake before using.

If you want to meal prep, store the spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, sliced almonds, and prepared dressing separately. Toss together right before serving.

What To Serve With Strawberry Spinach Salad

The fresh flavors of this strawberry and spinach salad work well as a side dish with other summery meals! Here are some ideas to serve with it:

• Chicken – Slice air fryer chicken breast and add directly to the salad for a full meal. You can also pair this simple salad with grilled bruschetta chicken or grilled Mediterranean chicken kabobs.
• Fish & Seafood – This light salad works well with grilled shrimp skewers, flaky grilled salmon, or Cajun grilled cod. For a fancier meal, try broiled lobster tails or jerk salmon.
• Beef – Cook up a juicy grilled steak, your favorite burgers (or turkey burgers), or for a special meal, make some air fryer filet mignon.
• Soup – Enjoy a soup and salad combination with roasted cauliflower soup, silky cream of asparagus soup, or classic zuppa toscana.

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Strawberry Spinach Salad (10 Minutes!)

Everyone loves this easy strawberry spinach salad recipe with poppy seed dressing! It's the perfect summer salad and takes just 10 minutes.

Prep: 10 minutes

Total: 10 minutes

Author: Maya Krampf from WholesomeYum.com

Servings: 6 (adjust to scale recipe)

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Ingredients

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Strawberry Spinach Salad:

• 4 cups Spinach (whole or cut into small pieces) ▢
• 2 cups Strawberries (sliced) ▢
• 1/2 cup Goat cheese (crumbled) ▢
• 1/4 cup Almonds (sliced, optional) ▢

Poppy Seed Dressing:

• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise ▢
• 1 tbsp Olive oil ▢
• 2 tbsp Honey (I prefer sugar-free honey, but regular also works) ▢
• 1 tbsp White vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) ▢
• 1 tbsp Poppy seeds ▢
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt ▢

Instructions

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1. Combine the spinach, strawberries, goat cheese, and almonds in a large bowl or on a platter.

2. Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth (dressing can be made in advance). Thin out the dressing with water or additional oil if desired.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the strawberry spinach salad and toss to serve.

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Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 cup

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories 247

Fat 23g

Protein 5g

Total Carbs 5g

Net Carbs 3g

Fiber 2g

Sugar 2g

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keywords: spinach salad with strawberries, spinach strawberry salad, strawberry spinach salad, strawberry spinach salad recipe

Calories: 247 kcal

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