Artificial Flavors Free Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh strawberries, baby spinach, and a handful of torn mint come together in a salad that feels genuinely special without requiring much effort at all. The real star is the homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette — whisked together from extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, grated garlic, and a touch of ground ginger, it delivers a bright, complex flavor that no bottled dressing can match. That matters because store-bought dressings are one of the sneakiest sources of unwanted additives, often hiding synthetic flavor compounds behind vague ingredient labels. Making your own takes about two minutes and gives you complete control over every drop that goes on your plate. The combination of sweet strawberries, peppery spinach, sharp red onion, and cooling mint creates layers of flavor that feel balanced and intentional. Toss it all together right before serving and you've got a stunning salad that's as clean and honest as food gets.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ red onion, very thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, grated garlic, ground ginger, and salt until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- 2
Add the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, and torn mint to a large salad bowl.
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