Strawberry Walnut Salad
This fresh Strawberry Walnut Salad is a simple, healthy option for lunch or a flavorful side dish for almost any meal. It comes together quickly, uses wholesome ingredients, and delivers a great balance of sweetness, crunch, and creaminess in every bite.
Before you begin, thoroughly wash and dry all of your produce. Once the spinach, mint, and strawberries are clean and ready, chop the walnuts into smaller pieces. Roasted walnuts are the best choice here because they add a deeper, richer flavor to the salad.
Next, slice or quarter the strawberries and crumble the feta cheese. You can easily adjust the amount of strawberries, walnuts, and feta based on your personal taste. If you prefer a fruitier salad, add more berries. If you want extra texture and richness, increase the walnuts or cheese.
Add the spinach, strawberries, and mint leaves to a large salad bowl and toss them together gently. Then pour in the poppy seed balsamic dressing a little at a time. This helps you control the flavor and keeps the salad from becoming overdressed. It is always easier to add more dressing than to take it away.
Finish by scattering the crumbled feta and chopped walnuts over the top. Toss once more, serve immediately, and enjoy.
Prep Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup roasted walnuts
- 10 oz fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups strawberries, quartered
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Mint leaves
- Poppy seed balsamic vinegar dressing, store-bought
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the spinach, mint, and strawberries well.
- Roughly chop the roasted walnuts.
- Quarter the strawberries and remove the green tops.
- Place the spinach, mint, and strawberries in a large salad bowl.
- Toss with as much poppy seed balsamic dressing as you like, adding it gradually.
- Top with the chopped walnuts and crumbled feta.
- Toss lightly one final time and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Yield: 6 servings
- Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 170
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
- Sodium: 211mg
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 7g
Why You’ll Love This Salad
This easy strawberry spinach salad with feta and walnuts takes only about 15 minutes to prepare and requires no complicated steps. It is a great choice when you need something light, fresh, and satisfying.
The roasted walnuts add a delicious crunch, while the feta brings a creamy, salty contrast to the sweet strawberries. Combined with fresh mint and a tangy balsamic poppy seed dressing, this salad is full of bright flavor and texture.
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