Paraben Free Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh strawberries, baby spinach, and torn mint come together in a salad that feels like peak-season eating at its absolute best. The honey balsamic vinaigrette is whisked together from scratch — olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic, and a touch of ground ginger — so you know exactly what's going into every drop. That matters more than most people realize, because store-bought dressings and packaged salad kits are common hiding spots for synthetic preservatives that those avoiding parabens need to watch out for. Every ingredient here is whole, fresh, and straightforward, with nothing processed or shelf-stabilized in the mix. The thinly sliced red onion adds a little bite that plays beautifully against the sweet strawberries, while the mint keeps things bright and unexpected. Toss it all together right before serving and you've got a stunning, vibrant bowl that looks like it took way more effort than it actually did.
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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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