Strawberry and Walnut Salad with Feta
There’s nothing like a delicious salad with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. This strawberry feta salad is the perfect combination of flavors, featuring baby spinach, sweet strawberries, toasted walnuts, and tangy feta, all tied together with a balsamic dressing. Whether served as a side dish or a main dish, this spinach strawberry salad is sure to become your favorite salad recipe for a summer BBQ, light lunch, or dinner side salad.
This strawberry spinach salad is the perfect summer salad, with a delicious combination of crunchy walnuts and fresh leafy greens. The sweet strawberries pair beautifully with my homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple & Quick – Easy to make in just minutes.
- Short Ingredient List – Made with fresh greens, fresh fruit, and pantry staples.
- Add Protein – Pair with grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon for a complete meal.
- Customizable – Swap feta cheese for goat cheese, or try a different homemade dressing like poppy seed dressing or a simple balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 4 cups spinach + arugula mix or spring salad mix
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onions
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- A few chopped leaves of fresh basil
- Salt + pepper, to taste
How to Make Strawberry and Walnut Salad with Feta
- Wash and dry the spinach and arugula thoroughly. Pat dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl or on a large platter, evenly spread the spinach and arugula mix as the base.
- Dice the fresh strawberries into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the red onions.
- Scatter the strawberries and onions evenly over the greens.
- Roughly chop the walnuts (if not using pre-chopped).
- Sprinkle the walnuts and crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- Chop a few fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the top for added freshness and flavor.
- Lightly season the salad with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle with your homemade balsamic vinaigrette just before serving, or serve the dressing in a separate container on the side for guests to add as they like.
Strawberry and Walnut Salad with Feta
Ingredients
- 4 cups spinach + arugula
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onions
- few chopped leaves of fresh basil
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- salt + pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the spinach and arugula thoroughly. Pat dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl or on a large platter, evenly spread the spinach and arugula mix as the base.
- Dice the fresh strawberries into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the red onions.
- Scatter the strawberries and onions evenly over the greens.
- Roughly chop the walnuts (if not using pre-chopped).
- Sprinkle the walnuts and crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- Chop a few fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the top for added freshness and flavor.
- Lightly season the salad with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle with your homemade balsamic vinaigrette just before serving, or serve the dressing in a separate container on the side for guests to add as they like.
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I’m Sarah, the creator of Rocky Hedge Farm, where I share my love for simple living, homemade meals, and creating a cozy home. As a wife and mother, I’m passionate about slowing down, cooking from scratch, and finding joy in the everyday moments of life. From DIY projects and family-friendly recipes, I hope to inspire others to embrace a life rooted in simplicity and warmth.
