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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta and Balsamic Glaze

A refreshing mix of flavors, this Strawberry Spinach Salad is brightened with almonds, red onion, crumbled feta and a light poppy seed dressing.

Bowl full of spinach salad with strawberries, feta and a light poppy seed dressing with a fork resting on the edge.

Strawberry Feta Spinach Salad Recipe

This dark green salad combines sweet strawberries and tangy feta with crunchy sliced almonds for a satisfying contrast. Ready in under ten minutes, it’s an easy side or a light main when topped with sliced grilled chicken.

The natural sweetness of ripe strawberries pairs beautifully with salty, crumbly feta and a slightly citrus-like note from the cheese, which helps balance the mild, earthy flavor of the spinach.

Close up fork in a strawberry slice with crumbled feta over a bed of baby spinach with sliced almond and red onions.

Ingredients Needed:

  • Baby spinach – tender leaves and smaller stems make eating easier; regular spinach works but may need more chopping.
  • Poppy seed dressing – ready-made works fine; use your preferred bottle for convenience.
  • Red onion – thinly sliced and used sparingly for a touch of sharpness.
  • Sliced almonds – for crunch.
  • Strawberries – choose sweet, ripe berries for the best flavor.
  • Feta cheese – crumbled feta is easiest to sprinkle over the salad.
Ingredients to make spinach salad are baby spinach, crumbled feta, sliced almonds, poppy seed dressing, sliced strawberries and thinly sliced red onions on a wooden counter top.

Poppy Seed vs. Balsamic Dressing

Poppy seed dressing complements strawberries and spinach because of its sweet, tangy profile. Balsamic can be too bitter with strawberries and spinach, though it works better with sweeter lettuces like romaine if you prefer a darker, tangier dressing.

How To Make Spinach Feta Salad

1. Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach. Tear any extra-large leaves and trim long stems if needed.

2. Place the spinach in a mixing bowl and add the poppy seed dressing. Use tongs to toss gently so each leaf gets a light coating.

Baby spinach in a mixing bowl with a coating of poppy seed dressing poured on top and tongs ready to toss it together.
Sliced red onions on top of baby spinach with dressing in a white bowl.

3. Divide the dressed spinach between two large bowls or several smaller plates.

4. Add a few thin slices of red onion, then sprinkle the sliced almonds and strawberries across the top.

Almonds and red onion slices accenting baby spinach in a white bowl on a yellow and white plaid napkin.
A layer of sliced strawberries coating a bowl of simple spinach salad on a yellow napkin.

5. Finish with a sprinkle of crumbled feta just before serving. The salad can be lightly chilled for up to a couple of hours if prepared ahead of time.

Overhead view of a generous salad with feta cheese sprinkled over strawberries, a few red onion slices and lots of baby spinach in a bowl with another plate of salad, more sliced berries and a fork on a yellow and white napkin surrounding the bigger white bowl full.

For meal prep, store dressed spinach, sliced strawberries, nuts and feta separately in airtight containers and combine just before serving to keep textures crisp.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

  • About 5 ounces of baby spinach equals roughly 4 cups loosely packed.
  • Serve extra sliced strawberries on the side for more sweetness.
  • Take time to toss the dressing evenly into the spinach to elevate the flavor.
  • Swap sliced almonds for walnuts or pecans for a different crunch and flavor profile.
Close up of a spinach and strawberry salad with plenty of feta garnishing the top.

More Easy Recipes with Spinach

  • Spinach Bacon Dip with Velveeta
  • Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells with Spinach
  • 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
Fork in a delicious bite of an easy spinach salad with sliced strawberries, crumbled feta and a simple poppyseed dressing.

Strawberry Spinach Salad With Feta

Created by Jennifer Osterholt
Servings: 2 salads
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
A nice blend of flavors in a refreshing mixture of greens, accented with almonds, red onion, feta and poppy seed dressing.

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup poppy seed 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 the spinach. Toss with dressing and arrange in bowls or plates.
  • Top with red onion, sliced almonds, strawberries and finish with crumbled feta.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 358 kcal
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Protein: 8 g
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Sodium: 651 mg
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 7 g
Vitamin A: 6843 IU
Vitamin C: 53 mg

Nutrition estimates are approximate. Values will vary with specific ingredients and brands used.

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