Emulsifier Free Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh strawberries, tender baby spinach, and a handful of torn mint come together in a salad that feels genuinely special without requiring much effort at all. The honey balsamic vinaigrette is the real star — a simple shake of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, grated garlic, and ground ginger that you whisk together yourself in under a minute. That matters more than it might seem, because most bottled dressings rely on synthetic emulsifiers to hold their texture, and tracking those additives on labels can be a real headache. Here, the natural emulsification happens right in your bowl with nothing but whole ingredients. The thinly sliced red onion adds a gentle bite that balances the sweetness of the strawberries beautifully, while the mint keeps every forkful feeling bright and fresh. It's the kind of salad that works as a light lunch on its own or as a stunning side next to grilled chicken or fish. Simple, clean, and genuinely delicious.
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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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