This easy spinach strawberry walnut salad recipe comes together quickly in 15 minutes and is the perfect spring and summertime side dish made with fresh, simple ingredients!
I love making this salad when the weather starts to warm up, especially in the spring for Easter! It's one of my favourite salads to make because it's such a refreshing salad with the fresh strawberries!
I often find myself dipping some of the strawberries into the goat cheese before I've even started making the salad but have to remind myself to save some for the salad!
Salad Ingredients
- GREENS (This recipe uses a mix of fresh baby spinach and arugula. Any mixed greens package will work, but aim for one with arugula for its peppery flavour that complements this salad)
- WALNUTS (any nuts work, I sometimes swap with pecans or almonds too)
- STRAWBERRIES (sometimes i'll add blueberries as well for more flavour and colour!)
- GOAT CHEESE (creamy feta cheese is a great alternative too)
- OLIVE OIL AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR
- SALT
- HONEY (maple syrup also works to add a little sweetness)
See the recipe card below for the ingredient measurements.Â
Instructions
- Layer the salad: Add the mixed greens to a large serving bowl and top it with strawberries and walnuts. Sprinkle ¾ of the crumbled goat cheese over the top of the salad and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it.
- Serve the salad: Once ready to serve the salad, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt. Toss the salad until it's fully coated, and then garnish it with the honey and the remaining goat cheese.
Serving Suggestions
This salad is great for sharing at potlucks and picnics but it also goes great with chicken and steak dinners paired next to some roasted baby potatoes, roasted garlic parmesan asparagus and baked prosciutto-wrapped asparagus!
Related Recipes
Looking for more easy spring and summer salads? Check out this zesty Italian pasta salad, caprese pasta salad, red skin potato salad, and the best quinoa Greek salad recipe
This watermelon strawberry basil salad and simple arugula salad are also great light salads!
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Easy Spinach Strawberry Walnut Salad Recipe
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This easy strawberry goat cheese salad is refreshing, delicious and perfect for spring and summer!Â
Ingredients
- Mixed Greens: 4-6 cups
- Walnuts, Chopped in Half: 1 cup
- Strawberries, Thinly Sliced: 2 cups
- Goat Cheese: ¼ Cup Crumbled * Reserve ¾ for Garnishing
- Olive Oil: 1 Tablespoon
- Balsamic Vinegar: 1.5 Tablespoons
- Salt: ½ Teaspoon
- Honey: ½ Tablespoon
Instructions
- Layer the salad: Add the mixed greens to a large serving bowl and top it with strawberries and walnuts. Sprinkle ¾ of the crumbled goat cheese over the top of the salad and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it.
- Serve the salad: Once ready to serve the salad, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt. Toss the salad until it's fully coated, and then garnish it with the honey and the remaining goat cheese.
Equipment
Buy Now → Notes
Wait to add the dressing until you serve it, as the salad will become soggy if it's mixed in the dressing too early.Â
Toast the walnuts if you’re looking for some extra flavor. You can toast walnuts by using your oven or toaster oven.Â
Reserve some goat cheese for garnishing the salad because once you mix the salad, the goat cheese will start to lose its crumbly texture and dissolve. The salad will still taste amazing, but if you top it with some reserved goat cheese, it will look prettier and make your bite more exciting!Â
Nutrition facts are estimates only.
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, salad, Side Dish
- Method: chill, no bake
- Cuisine: American
Tyler says