Strawberry Spinach Salad with Bacon and Toasted Almonds

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Bacon and Toasted Almonds – great Summer recipe! The simple dressing is made by combining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and some brown sugar.

This easy-to-make salad that has a perfect combination of savory and sweet: strawberry spinach salad with bacon, feta cheese, and toasted almonds in a simple homemade balsamic vinaigrette.

Spinach and strawberries pair perfectly with a sweet balsamic vinegar dressing, made with only 3 ingredients: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar.

I like to add feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds AFTER the dressing is mixed in because it helps keep the feta cheese white in color and prevents toasted almonds from getting soggy.

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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Bacon and Toasted Almonds

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Bacon and Toasted Almonds - great Summer recipe! The simple dressing is made by combining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and some brown sugar.

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 311 kcal

Author: Julia

Ingredients

Balsamic Vinaigrette:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• salt to taste (optional)

Salad:

• 10 oz spinach , fresh (about 10 cups of torn leaves)
• 3 cups strawberries , cleaned and hulled, sliced
• 1/4 cup almonds , slivered and toasted
• 1/3 cup feta cheese , crumbled
• 8 slices bacon , cooked and chopped

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the dressing ingredients, and whisk together well. Add salt to taste, if desired. You can serve the dressing immediately or you can cover it and chill for an hour.

2. In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients, except the feta cheese and almonds. 

3. Add the dressing to the salad and toss. 

4. Sprinkle feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds on top of the salad or on top of each serving. 

5. NOTE: I like to add feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds AFTER the dressing is mixed in because it helps keep the feta cheese white in color and prevents toasted almonds from getting soggy.

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Bacon and Toasted Almonds

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 25g 38%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Cholesterol 26mg 9%

Sodium 327mg 14%

Potassium 479mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 8g

Protein 8g 16%

Vitamin A 89.7%

Vitamin C 67.4%

Calcium 11.8%

Iron 11.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.