Spinach Strawberry Salad

Crispy spinach, sweet strawberries, feta and more come together for one irresistible salad recipe. With just 6 ingredients, this salad is super easy to make but so delicious. We love this for a quick lunch or a light dinner and a easy spring recipe.

The salad is not only tasty but gorgeous! It looks so pretty and would be perfect to serve at bridal showers, luncheons and more. We love making fresh salad recipes, try this Easy Caesar Salad Recipe or Panera Fuji Apple Salad for even more delicious flavors.

Why This Recipe Works

The entire salad recipe is so easy and even the dressing ingredients are simple. When I think of summer salads, this tasty strawberry spinach salad recipe instantly comes to mind.

I love the combination of the red onions and feta with the sweet strawberries. The pecans give the salad the perfect amount of crunch. It is just an all around great recipe.

This is easy enough to serve any day of the week but special enough for any occasion. Give this a try for an amazing meal.

Ingredients

• Spinach – Use regular or baby spinach
• Fresh Strawberries, Sliced – Try adding in other fruits such as blueberries or any fresh berries
• Red Onion – You can leave out if you do not like onions.
• Feta Cheese – Use crumbled feta cheese. Feel free to substitute with goat cheese or blue cheese
• Raw Pecans – Chop the pecans in small pieces. You can also substitute with other nuts such as almonds or walnuts. You may also love to top this salad with Slow Cooker Candied Pecans Recipe or Candied Pecans Stovetop Recipe.
• Balsamic Vinegar – You can also use store bought Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Add Meat – This salad is great with grilled chicken and such an easy dinner idea. In fact, it is one of our favorite ways to use leftover grilled chicken. Throw in a little chicken and you have a meal that is filling but not heavy. I love meals like this especially in the warmer months.
• Change Dressing – You might also like this  poppyseed dressing recipe with the salad. We love making things at home like this. It is so nice to know exactly what is in the things you are making.
• Quinoa – Quinoa is another great addition to this delicious salad.

How to Make Spinach Strawberry Salad

Step 1 – Place the spinach in a large bowl or individual serving bowls.

Step 2 – Next, add the strawberries and red onions on top for the salad mixture.

Step 3 – Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk thoroughly for 2-3 minutes until all the ingredients are well combined or place all the ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake until well combined.  

Step 4 – Drizzle over the salad. Finally, top with the cheese and pecans.  Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

• Strawberries – Before adding the strawberries to the salad mixture we recommend you wash, slice and dry.
• Combining Ingredients – For best results combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl so it is easy to combine with the dressing.

Serving Suggestions

Strawberry salad is a great summer salad recipe. It is light and refreshing and perfect for your potlucks, BBQ’s or a light weeknight dinner. Serve with Grilled Chicken Kabobs, Grilled Teriyaki Steak or Juicy Lucy Burger.

I love to serve with a side of Homemade Garlic Bread to make sure I get the very last drop of the dressing.