Simple Strawberry Spinach Salad

Looking for a fresh, vibrant, and delicious salad to add to your summer menu? This Simple Strawberry Spinach Salad is the perfect choice. Not only is a it a beautiful salad, but it is made with fresh ingredients that give you all the great flavors of summer.

 

 

Is it strawberry season somewhere in the word?

That means this recipe is a great way to use up all those juicy strawberries just calling your name at the store.

And this is a great addition to your spinach and strawberry salad recipes pile.

Not only does this simple strawberry spinach salad have the most wonderful homemade strawberry salad dressing but it has simple ingredients that shine with the sweet and juicy strawberries.

This salad only has 5 ingredients: fresh spinach, strawberries, pine nuts, poppy seeds, and homemade salad dressing. 

All of those ingredients are packed with nutrients and flavor, but when you combine them they give you one of my favorite salads.

Whether you need a side salad, a perfect side dish, or a little lighter lunch salad, this is the best way to make a simple strawberry salad that everyone loves to eat.

 

 

What Ingredients Are in Simple Strawberry Spinach Salad?

• Strawberry Salad Dressing: A homemade salad dressing that is perfect for this easy strawberry salad, and it’s the best strawberry vinaigrette you will eat.
• Fresh Baby Spinach: Fresh and tender, spinach serves as the perfect leafy greens for the spinach and strawberry salad recipe.
• Sweet Strawberries: Fresh berries and nuts are always a good option in a fresh salad.
• Pine Nuts: Add a rich, nutty crunch that complements the soft textures of the spinach and strawberries.
• Poppy Seeds: Provide a subtle crunch and a touch of visual interest to this recipe for spinach and strawberry salad.

Pro Tip: Use the freshest strawberries you can find for the best flavor. Toast the pine nuts lightly to enhance their nuttiness.

 

 

How to Make Simple Strawberry Spinach Salad:

1. Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth.
2. Arrange the baby spinach on plates or in a large bowl for serving.
3. Top with chopped strawberries.
4. Drizzle the spinach strawberry salads with the freshly prepared dressing.
5. Sprinkle with pine nuts and poppy seeds and serve!

Pro Tip: Chill the salad plates before serving to keep the easy spinach strawberry salad crisp and refreshing.

 

 

What Dressing Goes with Simple Strawberry Spinach Salad?

The best dressing for this simple strawberry spinach salad is a homemade dressing that blends oil, fresh strawberries, honey, and white wine vinegar.

It’s sweet, tangy, and perfectly complements the flavors of the salad ingredients.

What to Serve with Spinach Strawberry Salad?

This simple strawberry spinach salad pairs great with grilled chicken, seafood, or beef dishes.

Chicken: Smashed Avocado Chicken Burgers, Sticky Honey Mustard Chicken, Chicken Carbonara Recipe, and Smoked Chicken Tacos are all tasty with this salad.

Seafood: Mussels with Leeks and Cream, Thai Curry Mussels, Seafood Bisque Recipe, and Pineapple Fried Rice.

Beef: Kafta Burger, Slow Cooked Brisket in the Oven, Reuben Sliders, and Best Marinated Flank Steak. 

It’s also great alongside a piece of bread like Hot Dog Bun Garlic Bread or Little Caesars Crazy Bread Recipe for a light lunch or dinner.

 

 

Can I Put Chicken on Simple Strawberry Spinach Salad?

Yes you can put chicken on simple strawberry spinach salad!

Adding grilled or shredded chicken breasts to this salad makes it a more substantial meal and adds a nice protein boost.

Pro Tip: You can add any of your favorite proteins to make this a heartier dish. I have tried different ways of adding protein from grilled meats, roasted tofu, and adding my favorite canned beans. All are a huge hit with the ripe strawberries and fresh dressing.

 

 

How to store Strawberry Spinach Salad:

Store these simple strawberry spinach salad components separately in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Keep the dressing in a sealed container in the fridge and add it to the salad just before serving to prevent the spinach from wilting.

Do the same with the berries, nuts and seeds.

Pro Tip: You can also store this in a mason jar to keep it fresh all week. Wash and dry the strawberries, then slice and put in the bottom of the jar. Then put spinach on top and nuts and seeds at the very top. When you are ready to serve, flip it out into a salad bowl and drizzle with the strawberry vinaigrette dressing.

 

 

How Long Does Strawberry Spinach Salad Last?

When stored properly, this delicious Strawberry Spinach Salad can last up a week in the refrigerator.

That is done by storing all the parts separately in appropriate containers and assembling the salad before eating.

If you have washed and chopped the strawberries, this will last about 2 days.

 

 

Is Strawberry Spinach Salad Gluten Free?

Yes, this simple strawberry spinach salad is naturally gluten-free.

It is a safe choice for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.

Is Strawberry Spinach Salad Vegan?

Yes, this simple strawberry spinach salad is vegan!

However the Strawberry Salad Dressing recipe contains honey. 

To make it fully vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar when making the dressing, and you will have a gluten free vegan strawberry spinach salad recipe that everyone loves.

 

 

Is Strawberry Spinach Salad Healthy?

Yes this easy strawberry spinach salad is very healthy!

This salad is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and healthy fats, making it a nutritious and wholesome choice for any meal.

This Simple Strawberry Spinach Salad is a refreshing, nutritious, and easy-to-make dish that is the perfect salad for any family dinner, summer meal, or a great side dish for a special occasion.

 

Originally Posted: April 5, 2016

Photos & Text Updated: August 2, 2024

 

 

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