This strawberry spinach salad recipe with homemade balsamic vinaigrette is a healthy, fresh summer salad that is quick, easy, and delicious!
A strawberry spinach salad with fresh strawberries, baby spinach, walnuts, and goat cheese, then drizzled with balsamic dressing, creates a wonderful flavor combination. It is light and fresh, and makes the perfect salad for a hot summer day!
I love fresh strawberries, especially during the spring and summer months when strawberries are in season. This easy strawberry salad is a great way to use those beautiful berries, and it is packed with nutrients and lots of flavor. I have included my recipe for a quick and easy balsamic salad dressing. However, you can use whatever salad dressing you like. This Dijon Dressing, Honey Balsamic, and Mimosa Vinaigrette are great options as well, and it is nice to switch up the salad dressings for variety.
A strawberry spinach salad is great served for brunch, lunch, as an appetizer, or as a healthy side salad to accompany other dishes like pasta. For a nice brunch, try enjoying this fresh strawberry salad with a refreshing Strawberry Spritz! If you would like to make this a more filling dinner salad, toss in some extra protein, like falafel, edamame, chicken, or tofu, and serve it with some yummy bread. I hope you enjoy!
Strawberry Spinach Salad Ingredients
Here are the strawberry spinach salad ingredients you will need…
- Fresh Baby Spinach– I always use organic spinach. It truly does matter when it comes to this particular vegetable, especially when eating it uncooked.
- Fresh Strawberries – sliced. I prefer the taste of fresh organic strawberries!
- Goat Cheese – crumbled.
- Walnuts – chopped. You can use these Italian Herb Walnuts or toss in some Maple Glazed Pecans or French Toasted Almonds as an alternative or in addition to the walnuts. They add flavor and crunch!
Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients
- Balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil or Avocado oil
- minced garlic
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
For variety, try using my Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe or this Mimosa Vinaigrette.
Try pairing this salad with one of the following yummy recipes.
- Cedar Plank Salmon
- Creamy Pesto Pasta
- Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Kabobs
- Italian Ravioli
- Italian Roasted Shrimp
- Pasta Primavera
- Parmesan Chicken Tenders
- Easy Baked Tofu
- Parmesan Chicken Piccata
- Grilled Marinated Chicken
- Baked Cajun Chicken Breasts
- Chicken Satay
- BBQ Chicken Skewers
- Maple Glazed Tofu
- Portobello Mushrooms with Pepita Chimichurri
How to Make Strawberry Salad with Balsamic
Making this strawberry salad is so simple! First, make a bed of spinach on your plate or in a bowl. Add the sliced strawberries, then sprinkle with the crumbled goat cheese and chopped Italian Herb Walnuts. You can also add Maple Glazed Pecans, Roasted Pistachios, or French Toasted Almonds if desired. Finally, drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette, or the dressing of your choice, over the salad.
Balsamic Vinaigrette
In a bowl, whisk the balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until the salt is dissolved. Whisk in the olive oil until well blended. Add 1 teaspoon of honey to the mix if desired. This recipe will yield about 2 servings of dressing. You can easily make a larger batch and refrigerate the extra dressing in an airtight container.
Drizzle or toss the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette. Serve and enjoy!
(This recipe was originally published on May 18th, 2018, and has been updated with a new recipe card.)
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Ingredients
- 5 - 8 ounces fresh baby spinach or greens of choice.
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped *see notes
- ¼ cup goat cheese crumbled
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Make a bed of spinach on your plate or in a bowl. Add the sliced strawberries, then sprinkle with the crumbled goat cheese and chopped walnuts.
- In a bowl, whisk the balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until the salt is dissolved. Whisk in the olive oil until well blended. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad, or use the dressing of your choice. (See notes)
Notes
- You can make the dressing in advance and refrigerate any extra dressing in an airtight container to use with other salads.
- For variety, try using one of the following salad dressings on the strawberry spinach salad.
- You can use these Italian Herb Walnuts or toss in some Maple Glazed Pecans, Roasted Pistachios, Spanish Peanuts, or French Toasted Almonds as an alternative or in addition to the walnuts. They all add lots of flavor and crunch!
- If you have some extra strawberries, try this fresh summer salad with a refreshing Strawberry Spritz!
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