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strawberry spinach salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Honey Vinaigrette

This colorful spring-inspired salad packs a flavor punch with every bite! Spinach, strawberries, bacon, feta, red onion, and more are topped with a mild, lemony, sweet dressing that's sure to please all ages.
5 from 6 votes
Yield: 8 side salads
Total Time:15 minutes
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Ingredients
 

For the Lemon Honey Vinaigrette:

  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about juice of 3 large lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin olive oil

For the Salad:

  • 8 cups baby spinach (loosely packed)
  • 1/2 pound bacon (cooked and chopped)
  • 1/2 cup almonds (sliced and toasted)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced; pickled red onions)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
  • 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese (sub: feta cheese)

Instructions
 

  1. Make the Vinaigrette: Add all the ingredients to a mason jar with lid. Seal tightly and shake until combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference. This dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  2. Assemble the Salad: On a serving platter, add the spinach. Top with the bacon, toasted almonds, red onion, strawberries, and cheese.
  3. Serve: Shake up the dressing and serve alongside the salad.

Notes/Tips

To Toast the Almonds: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for about 4 minutes. Give them a shake, and bake another 3-5 minutes until they begin to smell toasted and are starting to turn golden. Keep a close eye on them, so they don't burn! Remove from the oven and immediately transfer to a plate or parchment paper to cool.
Where We Get Our Bacon:  We get delicious, uncured bacon and other meat from ButcherBox. We highly recommend this doorstep service to source healthy meat--like organic chicken, wild salmon, and grass-fed beef--and have used it for years ourselves. Read my honest ButcherBox Review here.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 salad | Calories: 385 kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 18 g (6%) | Protein: 15 g (30%) | Fat: 30 g (46%) | Cholesterol: 35 mg (12%) | Sodium: 772 mg (34%) | Fiber: 2 g (8%) | Sugar: 14 g (16%)
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Author: Rachel Tiemeyer