There’s something about strawberries & summer that just go together. I thought of this recipe after going to La Madeline for lunch one day and I had their strawberry spinach salad. It was really good and I thought, man this would be really easy to recreate!

Strawberries are also a LOT cheaper in the summer – at least in Texas they are! I can get a pound of strawberries for less than $2 usually and they are much fresher and last longer. Sometimes I can get get them on sale for $1 if I’m really lucky! We buy strawberries every week so I’m always on the lookout for the freshest berries & best prices.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

This salad makes a big lunch, so get ready! It will fill you up! And it ticks off 4 of Dr. Fuhrman’s 6 G-BOMBS – greens, berries, onions, seeds/nuts – you could even add some sautéed mushrooms and white beans to get all 6 if you are really motivated!

I usually already have strawberries & onions prepped in the fridge – I just have to chop the strawberries. You can either slice them or dice them. Doesn’t matter.

I prefer the walnuts, but sliced almonds are nice too. The walnuts have more flavor and they are higher in Omega-3 fats so it’s great to use those when you can.

The balsamic glaze has a higher concentrated sugar content, but it is also stronger in flavor so it doesn’t take much! Just a drizzle on the top is all you need.

This salad is PERFECT to bring to summer parties when you aren’t sure if there are going to be any vegan or plant-based options. Trust me when I say you better serve yourself quick before the omnivores devour your salad!

Please comment below if you try this recipe & if you made any adjustments!

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

I love this one with the sweetness from the strawberries.  It’s a really nice combination of flavors!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: spinach salad, strawberry spinach salad

Servings: 1

Calories: 208kcal

Author: Kim Murphy

Ingredients

• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup chopped or sliced strawberries
• 1/4 cup chopped red onions
• 1/8 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar or drizzle of balsamic glaze

Instructions

• Place spinach in a bowl & add toppings. Top with balsamic vinegar or a small drizzle or balsamic glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 5644IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 3mg