Dairy Free Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Sweet, bright, and impossibly fresh, this spinach and strawberry salad is the kind of dish that makes people stop mid-bite and ask for the recipe. Juicy sliced strawberries, tender baby spinach, paper-thin red onion, and torn fresh mint come together in a bowl that looks as stunning as it tastes. The honey balsamic vinaigrette is whisked together in minutes from pantry staples — olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic, and a hint of ground ginger — and every single ingredient is naturally free of dairy, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess. Creamy dressings loaded with hidden dairy are one of the trickiest parts of eating out or grabbing a bottled vinaigrette, but this one delivers bold, complex flavor without a drop of it. The ginger and garlic give the dressing a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the strawberries and the cool lift of the mint. It comes together in just a few minutes and is best served right away while the greens are still crisp and the dressing is freshly emulsified. Whether you're bringing it to a summer gathering or pulling together a quick weeknight side, this salad is proof that simple, clean ingredients can be genuinely show-stopping.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!