Spinach, Strawberry & Date Salad with Feta and Almonds
Spinach, Strawberry & Date Salad with Feta and Almonds
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Category
Side Dish
Cuisine
American / Mediterranean-inspired
Servings
6-8
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Calories
265
This fresh spinach salad is layered with sweet strawberries, chewy dates, tangy feta, and crunchy almonds, all tied together with a light balsamic honey dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for spring and summer, or a colorful main when topped with grilled chicken or salmon.
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh baby spinach (about 5 oz)
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup roasted almonds, chopped (or swap with pecans/walnuts)
- Dressing
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- 1 Tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Prepare the dressing
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the salad
- Place spinach in a large serving bowl.
- Arrange strawberries, dates, red onion, feta, and almonds on top.
- Dress and toss
- Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
- Toss lightly to combine or leave layered for a beautiful presentation.
Recipe Note
Serving Suggestions
- Serve as a light vegetarian main dish with crusty bread.
- Add grilled chicken or salmon for a protein-packed entrée.
- Perfect side for spring and summer cookouts or holiday dinners.
TIPS
- Swap feta for goat cheese if you prefer a creamier texture.
- Use candied pecans for extra crunch and sweetness.
- Red onions too sharp? Soak slices in cold water for 10 minutes before adding.
- For meal prep: store salad components separately and toss right before serving to keep greens fresh.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 plate
- per serving
- Calories
- 265
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Protein
- 6 grams
- Carbs
- 28 grams
- Fiber
- 5 grams
- Fat
- 17 grams
- Sugar
- 20 grams