Strawberry Spinach Salad
This Strawberry Spinach Salad is one of those recipes that instantly feels like summer. Sweet, juicy strawberries, tender baby spinach, crunchy pecans, salty feta, and a tangy poppy seed dressing come together in a salad that’s fresh, vibrant, and seriously delicious.
The best part? It takes just 15 minutes to make. Whether you need a quick lunch, an easy side dish for a barbecue, or a beautiful starter for guests, this strawberry spinach salad always delivers. It’s the kind of recipe that looks impressive, tastes amazing, and couldn’t be easier to throw together.
And because the dressing is added right before serving, every bite stays perfectly crisp and fresh.
What’s in This Strawberry Spinach Salad?
One of the reasons I keep coming back to this strawberry spinach salad is the combination of flavours and textures. Every ingredient brings something special to the bowl.
- Baby spinach: Tender, mild, and the perfect base for a fresh summer salad.
- Mixed baby greens: Baby Swiss chard, rocket, beet greens, or tatsoi add extra colour, texture, and flavour.
- Fresh strawberries: Sweet, juicy, and at their seasonal best.
- Pecans: Toasted for extra crunch and a rich, buttery flavour.
- Red onion: Adds just enough sharpness to balance the sweetness.
- Feta cheese: Creamy, salty, and absolutely made for strawberries.
- Poppy seed dressing: A simple blend of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, shallot, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and sea salt that adds the perfect sweet-and-tangy finish to the salad.
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Spinach Salad
- Ready in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy days.
- Perfectly balanced flavours with sweet strawberries, salty feta, crunchy nuts, and tangy dressing.
- Beautiful enough for entertaining yet simple enough for everyday meals.
- Fresh and nourishing, packed with seasonal produce and wholesome ingredients.
- Easy to customise with your favourite greens, nuts, or cheese.
More Summer Salads with Strawberries
f you love this Strawberry Spinach Salad, be sure to try some of my other strawberry salad recipes. A fresh strawberry cucumber feta salad is always a favourite, while a glass noodle salad with strawberries brings a delicious Asian-inspired twist. You’ll also love a lentil salad with strawberries and a fresh and juicy, summer quinoa salad with strawberries.
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Dressing
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach (100 g)
- 1 generous handful of young salad greens (baby red swiss chard, baby beet greens, arugula, red tatsoi)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (200 g)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans, lightly toasted (50 g)
- 80 g feta cheese, crumbled
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 6 tablespoons extra-olive olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (unfiltered)
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, shallot, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and sea salt in a small bowl until well combined.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach and mixed greens. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet until fragrant, then transfer them to a plate and allow them to cool.
- Add the spinach, mixed greens, strawberries, red onion, feta, and toasted pecans to a large serving bowl and gently toss to combine. Just before serving, drizzle over the dressing and toss lightly. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Enjoy!
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