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Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta

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A light and refreshing salad combining fresh baby spinach, ripe strawberries, tangy feta, and toasted almonds, dressed with a simple balsamic vinaigrette with honey.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 180g)
  • 1 pint strawberries (about 300g), hulled and sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese (75g), crumbled
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds (30g), toasted
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast the almonds: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and toast, stirring frequently, for about 3-4 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  2. Prep the strawberries and onion: Hull and slice the strawberries into thin slices. Thinly slice the red onion and set both aside.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, add the baby spinach. Top with sliced strawberries, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and the cooled toasted almonds.
  5. Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently with salad tongs or large spoons. Toss just enough to coat ingredients without bruising the spinach leaves.

Notes

Toast almonds carefully to avoid burning; use ripe strawberries for best flavor; toss salad gently to avoid bruising spinach; keep dressing separate if preparing ahead to prevent wilting.

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