Strawberry Spinach Salad Mix

# What You'll Need:

01 - 4 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried

02 - 1 1/3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

03 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

04 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds or candied pecans, toasted

05 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

06 - 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

07 - 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup

08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Set aside.

02 - In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, and toasted nuts.

03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving.

04 - Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing, then serve immediately.

01 -

It comes together in 15 minutes, making it perfect for unexpected guests or a quick lunch you actually want to eat.
The combination of sweet strawberries and tangy feta hits a flavor balance that feels both elegant and effortless.
It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so it works for almost anyone at the table.

02 -

Make the dressing first, then everything else; this way it's ready when you need it and won't wilt the greens while you're chopping fruit.
Don't dress the salad until the moment you serve it, or the spinach will collapse into a sad puddle and you'll regret it.
Toss gently with your hands or salad tongs to avoid bruising the strawberries and breaking up the feta into dust.

03 -

Make double the dressing and keep it in a jar in the fridge; it lasts a week and works on almost any green salad you feel like making.
If you want to prep ahead, wash and dry the spinach the morning of, and keep it in the fridge wrapped in paper towels to stay crisp and ready.