Pistachio Free Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh strawberries and tender baby spinach are a classic pairing, and the addition of thinly sliced red onion and torn mint leaves takes this salad somewhere genuinely special. The honey balsamic vinaigrette — built from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, grated garlic, and a whisper of ground ginger — ties everything together with a sweet, tangy depth that feels way more sophisticated than the effort involved. Many pre-made salads and restaurant versions sneak in nuts like pistachios for crunch, but this one delivers plenty of interest through texture and flavor without any tree nut concerns. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can toss this together with total confidence. It comes together in just a few minutes and is best served immediately so the spinach stays bright and the strawberries hold their shape. Whether you're bringing it to a summer gathering or just want a vibrant weeknight side, this salad is the kind of thing people ask you for the recipe on.
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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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