Gelatin Free Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh strawberries, tender baby spinach, and a handful of torn mint come together in a bowl that looks as vibrant as it tastes. The honey balsamic vinaigrette — built from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, a touch of honey, grated garlic, and a whisper of ground ginger — ties everything together with a bright, slightly tangy sweetness that makes every forkful interesting. Many store-bought dressings and packaged salad kits sneak in unexpected additives, so whipping up this simple vinaigrette from scratch gives you full control over every ingredient. Thin-sliced red onion adds a gentle bite that balances the sweetness of the strawberries beautifully. The whole thing comes together in minutes — just whisk, toss, and serve — making it an effortless choice for a weeknight side or a showstopping addition to a weekend spread. It's the kind of salad that disappears fast, so you might want to double the dressing.
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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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