Summer Salad with Strawberries

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Summer weather is finally here in Michigan and the first few weeks in June signal strawberry season! Normally eaten plain or in one of many desserts, they also pair beautifully with a bed of greens. I’ve craved this salad since getting my first taste of it when Jodi from JodiMichelle.com made it for lunch at a get together last summer. It combines the sweet flavor of strawberries, the crunch of soaked and dehydrated nuts, creaminess and tangy taste of goat cheese all with a healthy dressing and plenty of greens.

Full of flavor, this bright and crisp salad is sure to be a family favorite!

Spinach Salad with Strawberries and goat cheese

This salad also looks fancy enough to make for a party, but it’s so simple that you’ll be whipping it together for any weeknight dinner. Perfect light lunch for hot summer days, or use it as a side with your weekend barbecues!

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5 from 1 vote

Spinach Salad with Strawberries

Sweet and savory hit the spot with this salad.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
0 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Salads and Dressings
Cuisine: American
Keyword: strawberry salad
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 222kcal
Author: Donielle

Ingredients

  • ½ cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 4 cups spinach or mixed salad greens
  • ¼ cup pecans or cashews
  • 2 Tbsp goat cheese crumbled

Dressing ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 pinch poppy seeds (1/8 tsp)

Instructions

  • Wash and chop a bowlful of baby spinach.
  • Top with strawberries, nuts, and cheese. Change up the amounts as needed, this salad is very versatile!
  • Mix together the oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and a pinch of poppy seeds. Drizzle over salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 21.1% | Vitamin C: 48.2% | Calcium: 5.2% | Iron: 6.8%

One great tip, if you’re serving this to others, is to mix the salad with the dressing (save a few strawberries, cheese crumbles, and nuts to sprinkle back on top for aesthetics). This helps make sure that your guests get a serving of salad that isn’t dry and void of dressing!

You can also use spinach or arugula instead of the salad greens, I simply prefer the varied taste of the salad greens.

Donielle Baker

Donielle Baker

owner and editor of Natural Fertility and Wellness at Natural Fertility and Wellness
I believe women can learn how to heal their bodies & balance their hormones through natural methods. An advocate for natural health, I have a passion for nourishing/real food nutrition and natural living. My personal background includes both infertility and miscarriage and I started Natural Fertility and Wellness in 2008 in order to share all of the information I found helpful in my journey to heal from PCOS and overcome infertility.
Donielle Baker

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1 Comment

  1. Becky @ Our Peaceful Home
    Becky @ Our Peaceful Home on June 7, 2011 at 10:01 am

    Yum, that looks fabulous! Strawberry salad is one of my favorites!

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