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strawberry salad in a wooden square bowl with nuts and chicken

Strawberry Salad with Spinach

Isabel Laessig
Complete with homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing, my Strawberry Salad with Spinach is warm, refreshing, and perfect from Winter to Summer!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients
  

Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Strawberry Chicken Salad

  • 8 cups spinach or use 4 cups romaine and 4 cups spring mix; you can also use half spinach and arugula
  • 2 cups quartered strawberries
  • ⅓ cup sweet onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup rotisserie chicken shredded; optional, if serving as a main course
  • ¼ cup pecan pieces
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup crumbled feta
  • 1 avocado diced

Instructions
 

  • Add fresh lettuce to a serving bowl and top with sweet onions and shredded chicken (if using).
    8 cups spinach, ⅓ cup sweet onion, ½ cup rotisserie chicken
    adding chicken to strawberry salad
  • Combine honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl. Stir with a whisk.
    1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil
    stirring dressing for strawberry salad
  • Sprinkle pecans, dried cranberries, crumbled feta, avocado, and quartered strawberries on the salad.
    2 cups quartered strawberries, ¼ cup pecan pieces, ¼ cup dried cranberries, ½ cup crumbled feta, 1 avocado
    strawberry salad in a wooden square bowl with nuts and chicken
  • Pour dressing over the salad evenly and gently toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!
    pouring dressing over strawberry salad

Notes

  • Adding sliced grilled chicken breast or shredded rotisserie makes this spinach strawberry salad recipe an easy light lunch or main course meal. To keep it a side dish, you can leave the chicken out.
  • Instead of crumbled feta cheese, you can also use shredded Parmesan cheese, blue cheese, goat cheese, or even freshly torn mozzarella cheese, if you prefer.
  • If you want to add another green to your salad, try mixing in some fresh arugula for an extra bite. I recommend half spinach, half arugula. Or, you can use romaine mixed with spring mix (pictured).
  • You can use fresh strawberries or frozen, but if you're using frozen, make sure to let them thaw first.
  • Balsamic vinaigrette isn't the only dressing this salad pairs well with! Try a champagne vinaigrette, or a poppy seed dressing, if you prefer.
  • Additional berries make this salad even more bright and fun. Try adding in a few raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries for an extra pop of color and flavor.
  • Pecans are my top choice of nuts for this salad, but you can also use almonds, walnuts, or even candied pecans if you'd like something a little extra sweet.
  • You can make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Just give it a good shake or stir before using it again.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 296mgPotassium: 507mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3861IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Spinach and Strawberry Salad, Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Spinach Strawberry Salad Dressing, strawberry salad with spinach
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