Fresh Spinach and Strawberry Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining tender baby spinach with sweet, juicy strawberries. A simple lemon vinaigrette and crunchy toasted walnuts complete this easy dish, perfect for a light lunch or a beautiful side.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 242 kcal
Allergen information: may contain nuts, sesame, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 170 gspinach, washed and dried
- 225 gstrawberry, hulled and sliced
- 2 pcsgreen onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cupwalnut, raw
- 1 tbspsesame seed, raw(optional)
dressing
- 3 tbspneutral oil
- 1.5 tbsplemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
large bowl · skillet · small bowl · whisk · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from the pan to cool. If using, toast the sesame seeds in the same pan for 1-2 minutes until golden, then set aside.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Watch nuts and seeds closely as they can burn quickly.
- 2
In a small bowl or jar, combine the neutral oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until the dressing is well emulsified.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Making the dressing in a jar with a tight-fitting lid makes it easy to mix and store.
- 3
In a large serving bowl, combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, and sliced green onions.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Ensure your spinach is completely dry so the dressing will cling to the leaves.
- 4
Cover the bowl and chill the salad base in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the ingredients to get cold and crisp.
- 5
Just before serving, pour the dressing over the chilled salad, add the cooled toasted walnuts, and toss gently to combine.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Dressing the salad at the last minute prevents the spinach from becoming wilted.
- 6
Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds, if using, and serve immediately.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 241.8kcal
- Protein
- 4.4g
- Carbs
- 9.6g
- Fat
- 22.5g
- Fibre
- 3.6g
- Sugar
- 3.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store undressed salad components and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
This salad is served chilled and should not be reheated.
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