If you are looking for a unique and delicious salad, this strawberry spinach salad is for you. Juicy strawberries and crunchy walnuts in a bed of spinach, all coated in an incrediblehomemade poppy seed dressing! This healthy salad comes together in less than five minutes and can easily be made ahead of time!
If you love sweet and savory salads like this, you will also love ourkale salad recipe! Each bite promises a flavor bomb you will crave.
Fruit in a salad may be controversial, but we love how juicy strawberries accent this spinach salad. Of course, the crunch from the walnuts and the flavor from the feta cheese only make this salad even better.
Why You’ll Love This Salad Recipe
- Easy to make.The ingredients are simple and the salad takes just five minutes of prep time joining our easy salad recipes.
- Make-ahead.This spinach strawberry salad can be prepped ahead of time for an easy meal.
- Adventurous.Trying something new can be a lot of fun, and this salad is out of many people’s comfort zones but always becomes a favorite!
Ingredients for this Strawberry Spinach Salad:
- Spinach –fresh spinach or baby spinach makes an excellent base for this salad.
- Berries –use a combination of your favorite berries. We like blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries.
- Feta –crumbled feta adds an incredible flavor and texture.
- Nuts –add a great texture and saltiness to the salad. We like walnuts, but you can also use almonds, pecans, and pistachios. You can even use candied pecans for a fun sweetness.
- Dressing –ourpoppy seed dressingmakes the perfect sweet and savory balsamic vinaigrette.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Add protein:Take this salad to the next level by addingpan-fried chicken.Adding protein will bulk up this salad, making it a complete meal.
- Greens:Although we use spinach, you can easily swap out or add kale, romaine lettuce, and even iceberg lettuce! Or use a combination of greens.
- Add grains:Add cooked quinoa to this salad to make it more filling and healthy, similar to ourspinach quinoa salad recipe!
- Cheese:If you don’t want feta cheese, you can use goat cheese or just omit the cheese altogether.
How to Make Strawberry Spinach Salad:
Step-by-step instructions for the most simple salad!
- Follow ourpoppy seed dressing recipeand set the dressing aside.
- Combine spinach, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, feta, and walnuts in alarge salad bowl.
- Shake the dressing in a shaker or a jar before drizzling over the salad.
- Toss the salad lightly and enjoy!
Elevate Your Salad Like a Pro:
Make this salad heartier by addingair-fried chickenwithhomemade croutons.
Serving Suggestions
- Soup and salad:Serve this salad alongside acreamy mushroom soupfor a filling yet light meal.
- Sandwich and salad:For a more filling meal, serve this salad with a delicioushomemade club sandwich.
- Side salad:Serve this salad as a side forcreamy mashed potatoeswithpan-fried salmonfor a perfect meal.
Recipe FAQs
Is this spinach salad healthy?
This salad is packed with vitamins and a light dressing, making for a healthy meal!
What else can be added to this salad?
You can add various vegetables to this salad to make it your own; red onion, avocado, and tomatoes are all great ideas!
Can I use frozen berries?
We recommend using fresh fruit as they add the best texture and flavor. Frozen fruit will also melt and make the salad soggy.
Store & Reheat
Storage.This salad is best served immediately. However, if you want to save some for later, the best way is to store the undressed salad in the fridge. Have the dressing stored separately and simply combine when ready to serve.
More Salad Recipes
If you enjoyed this strawberry spinach salad recipe, be sure to try our other popular salad recipes:
- Chicken Avocado Spinach Salad
- Cobb Salad Recipe
- Chicken Caprese Salad Recipe
- Ranch BBQ Chicken Salad
- Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
If you tried thisStrawberry Spinach SaladRecipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave astar ratingand let me know how it went in thecomments below– we appreciate it!
Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
Author: Valentina
5 from 7 votes
This strawberry spinach salad is jam-packed with sumptuous textures and flavors. From strawberries to feta to walnuts, this salad has it all! The tangy poppy seed dressing ties everything together, creating a beautiful, colorful salad. You will love how quickly it comes together!
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
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Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 3 oz raspberries
- 4 oz strawberries, halved
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 portion poppy seed dressing
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Prepare our easy poppy seed dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, feta, and walnuts.
Drizzle the salad with the poppy seed dressing and toss gently.
Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Nutrition
342kcal Calories12g Carbs8g Protein16g Fat5g Saturated Fat7g Polyunsaturated Fat3g Monounsaturated Fat25mg Cholesterol350mg Sodium369mg Potassium4g Fiber5g Sugar3465IU Vitamin A34mg Vitamin C199mg Calcium2mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 350mg15%
Potassium 369mg11%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 3465IU69%
Vitamin C 34mg41%
Calcium 199mg20%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Dinner, lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
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22 comments
- Elsie Murphy
How do make the dressing
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- Valentina’s Corner
Elsie, if you click on the link for the dressing, there’s a detailed post for the dressing. I hope you love the salad recipe.
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- Susie
This was a very good salad and salad dressing. I will be making this again and shared with my sister. I absolutely love this salad!!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Thanks so much for trying our salad recipe, Susie. Makes me so happy that it was enjoyed and twice as happy that it was shared. 🙂
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- Julie
What other cheese would be good other than feta?
- Valentina’s Corner
Julie, you can use goat cheese if you like it or just leave out the cheese completely. I hope you love the salad.
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