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    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Bacon and Toasted Almonds

    Published: Jul 09, 2014 / 19 Comments

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    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.

    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Bacon and Toasted Almonds with Balsamic Vinaigrette

    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.

    Strawberry spinach salad with bacon and feta cheese

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

    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Bacon, Feta Cheese, and Toasted Almonds with Balsamic Vinaigrette

    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.

    If you enjoy spinach and strawberries in a salad, try these recipes, as well:

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    strawberry spinach salad with bacon and toasted almonds
    4.86 from 7 votes

    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.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories per serving 311 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    Balsamic Vinaigrette:

    • ¼ 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
    • ¼ cup almonds , slivered and toasted
    • ⅓ cup feta cheese , crumbled
    • 8 slices bacon , cooked and chopped

    Instructions 

    • 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.
    • In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients, except the feta cheese and almonds. 
    • Add the dressing to the salad and toss. 
    • Sprinkle feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds on top of the salad or on top of each serving. 
    • 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

    Nutrition Information
    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Bacon and Toasted Almonds
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    311
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    25
    g
    38
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    26
    mg
    9
    %
    Sodium
     
    327
    mg
    14
    %
    Potassium
     
    479
    mg
    14
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    14
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    8
    g
    9
    %
    Protein
     
    8
    g
    16
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    4485
    IU
    90
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    55.6
    mg
    67
    %
    Calcium
     
    118
    mg
    12
    %
    Iron
     
    2.1
    mg
    12
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Karen Arnold

      September 03, 2021 at 10:12 pm

      I made this delicious Strawberry Spinach Salad for a beach gathering and all enjoyed! I'm making it again tomorrow and can't wait to have it on Sunday at our next beach gathering!

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 22, 2021 at 4:53 pm

        Karen, so glad you tried this recipe and enjoyed it! Thank you for the 5-star review - I really appreciate it! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Debbie

      May 29, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      What kind of olive oil?

      Reply
    3. Lindy

      June 22, 2018 at 8:14 pm

      Our new favorite summer Salad! So delicious and I don't change a thing.

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 16, 2018 at 7:08 pm

        Thank you, Lindy! So happy to read comments like yours! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Linda

      March 04, 2017 at 11:47 pm

      Wonderful. Very easy,my kids loved it.

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 11, 2017 at 12:41 am

        Thank you, Linda! 🙂 I am glad your family liked it! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Paula

      August 30, 2016 at 10:21 pm

      This salad was delicious. Loved by whole family. Yummy!

      Reply
    6. Jess | Dreaming of Leaving

      May 13, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      This salad recipe looks so yummy that I just had to feature it in my "Sensational Summer Salads" roundup! Come check it out when you have a chance 🙂 xo http://dreamingofleaving.com/2016/05/10/sensational-summer-salads/

      Reply
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