Spinach Strawberry Salad With Lemon Dressing
The summer salad you didn’t know you needed. This Spinach Strawberry Salad With Lemon Dressing combines fresh spinach, sweet strawberries, crunchy walnuts, and bright lemon dressing. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, BBQs, or summer gatherings.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 10 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 4
- 🍽 Calories: 424 kcals
- 📋Main Ingredients: Spring mix, strawberries, feta, onion, lemon juice, and oil.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, and vegetarian.
- ⭐ Why You’ll Love It: It’s fresh, flavorful, and comes together quickly while still feeling special enough for gatherings.
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I make this spinach strawberry salad all the time during spring and summer because it’s one of the easiest ways to make a meal feel fresh without much work. The sweet strawberries, crunchy walnuts, and bright lemon vinaigrette give it that restaurant-style flavor while still being simple enough for busy weeknights, especially paired with proteins like Greek chicken gyros with a marinade.
Though I’ll use the salad for lunch a lot, topped with leftover BBQ chicken breast in the air fryer, we also serve it for BBQs, brunches, or lighter dinners because it’s so simple.
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- A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Items and Substitutions
- Flavors To Try
- How To Make a Strawberry Spinach Salad With Lemon Dressing
- Helpful Hints
- How To Enjoy It
- Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe FAQs
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Items and Substitutions
- Spring Mix and spinach: Any blend of greens will work. The same applies to my green keto salad with chicken.
- Walnuts: Know that pecans, pistachios, and sliced almonds are delicious as well.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh is best here, and if you love the pop of bright flavor, grate some of the zest into the dressing too.
- Salt and Pepper: Season the salad, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavors To Try
Customizing a spinach strawberry walnut salad is easy and allows for a lot of creativity! Here are some ideas:
- Toast the Nuts: Place the nuts in the toaster for 5-6 minutes to bring out more flavor. or, use maple syrup candied pecans for more sweetness.
- Experiment with Dressings: Try another collard greens salad dressing like balsamic glaze, honey mustard, or poppy seed dressing.
- Add Protein: Grilled chicken, shrimp, or air fryer steak tips make it a full main course.
- Seasonal Fruits: Fresh peaches, apples, or blackberries add a fun twist, making it adaptable to any season.
How To Make a Strawberry Spinach Salad With Lemon Dressing
Step 1: Place spring mix in a large bowl and add the spinach.
Step 2: Toss in the red onions and sprinkle the feta cheese on top.
Step 3: Slice the strawberries and mix them in.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, mix together olive oil, the juice of one lemon, salt, and pepper before pouring it over top of the salad.
Note
Add the dressing just before serving. This keeps the spinach and other greens from wilting, so your salad stays crisp and vibrant. Tossing the ingredients lightly with the dressing ensures each bite has a balanced flavor without overwhelming the fresh strawberries and crunchy walnuts.
Helpful Hints
Pro tip: Toast the nuts
Toasting the walnuts briefly in a skillet or oven enhances their flavor and gives them a satisfying crunch that contrasts nicely with the other textures.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh spinach and strawberries give the salad a vibrant look and taste. If possible, buy strawberries in season, they’ll be sweeter and juicier.
- Dress it just before serving: Add the dressing right before you’re ready to eat. This prevents the spinach from wilting and keeps the salad fresh.
- Taste the dressing and adjust: Before drizzling on the dressing, give it a taste and add any sweetness or seasonings you want.
- Prepping: You can chop everything ahead of time and store it in separate containers so that it all stays fresh.
- Storing leftovers: If you have to store already dressed salad, do so in an airtight container and know that it’s best eaten within a day.
How To Enjoy It
This spinach berry sala pairs well with everything from light lunches to BBQ dinners and brunch spreads.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or recipes like marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer to turn it into a more filling meal.
- Serve it as a fresh side dish with grilled meats, something spicier like a Mexican picadillo recipe
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Spinach Strawberry Salad With Lemon Dressing
Ingredients
- 5 ounces spring mix
- 5 ounces spinach
- 5 ounces feta cheese
- 2 cups strawberries sliced
- ½ medium red onion sliced
- ¼ cup walnuts for garnish
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice about one lemon
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place spring mix, spinach, red onions, strawberries, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together olive oil, the juice of one lemon, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Notes
Nutrition
Equipment
- large bowl
- Medium bowl
- whisk
- knife
- Cutting board
A summertime favorite, the strawberries and feta cheese are perfect together.