Strawberry Spinach Salad With Feta
A nice blend of flavors in a refreshing mixture of greens, this Strawberry Spinach Salad is accented with almonds, red onions, feta and poppyseed dressing.
Strawberry Feta Spinach Salad Recipe
A dark green salad that’s full of flavor from strawberries and feta and has a nice crunch from almonds our Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta is one of our go to meal idea. It can be mixed up in under ten minutes!
Add a few slices of a tender and juicy chicken breast to get more protein and make this easy spinach salad idea into a main dish.
We love how the natural sweetness of strawberries and feta, with an almost lemon like undertone, lighten up and provide a enjoyable contrast to the spinach flavor.
After making these salads we often use leftover spinach in our Chicken and Feta Pasta or this Spinach Bacon Mushroom Salad.
Ingredients Needed:
- Baby Spinach – smaller stems make eating easier. Regular spinach tastes fine, but takes more cutting in the bowl.
- Poppy Seed Dressing – a bottle of the Panera brand is my favorite or here is a homemade poppy seed dressing option.
- Red Onion – sliced thinly and used sparingly.
- Sliced Almonds
- Strawberries – sweet, ripe fruit makes a big difference in the flavor of this salad.
- Feta Cheese – a container of crumbled is easiest to use.
Poppy Seed Vs. Balsamic Dressing
The strawberries are not complimentary to the bitterness of the balsamic, the flavors fight a bit when paired with spinach. These two can work when paired with romaine that’s a bit sweeter than spinach.
How To Make Spinach Feta Salad
Wash and spin the baby spinach. Tear any extra large leaves in half and trim any long stems if necessary.
Pour the dry spinach into a mixing bowl and add the dressing. Use tongs to toss together. Each piece of spinach should have a light coating of poppy seed salad dressing.
Use tongs to divide into two large bowls or 3 or 4 smaller bowls.
Add a few slices of red onion.
Then sprinkle almonds and strawberries on top.
Finish with a sprinkle of feta just before serving.
Can be covered and chilled for a couple hours ahead.
To meal prep strawberry spinach salad with poppy seed dressing prep the ingredients and store in smaller air tight containers in the refrigerator.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- 5 ounces of baby spinach is about 4 cups
- We like to serve with extra sliced strawberries on the side
- Take time to toss the dressing into the spinach to give the feta strawberry spinach salad a more premium taste
- This salad also tastes great with walnuts or pecans to mix up the flavor options
More Easy Recipes with Spinach
- Spinach Bacon Dip with Velveeta
- Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells
- Bacon Dressing Recipe
- Skillet Pasta and Sausage
More Healthy Meal Ideas
- Broccoli Slaw Salad
- Garden Salad For A Crowd
- Greek Pasta Salad with Feta
- Ramen Noodle Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar
Strawberry Spinach Salad With Feta
Ingredients
- 5 ounces baby spinach how many cups?
- 1/2 cup poppy seed dressing or balsamic dressing
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 3/4 cup strawberries sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Wash and dry spinach. Toss with dressing and arrange in bowls or plates.5 ounces baby spinach, 1/2 cup poppy seed dressing
- Top with onions, almonds, strawberries and cheese in that order.3/4 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup red onion, 1/4 cup sliced almonds, 1/4 cup feta cheese
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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