Strawberry Spinach Salad with Sweet and Spicy Walnuts
A vibrant and flavorful salad combining fresh spinach and strawberries with sweet and spicy walnuts. This salad is a delightful mix of textures and tastes, perfect as a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Sweet and Spicy Walnuts
- 1 cup Walnut halves
- 2 tbsp Maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Butter (melted) (melted)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (extra virgin) (extra virgin)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1/2 clove Garlic (minced (optional)) (minced (optional))
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground) (freshly ground)
Salad
- 5 oz Fresh spinach (washed and dried) (washed and dried)
- 2 cups Strawberries (hulled and sliced) (hulled and sliced)
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese (crumbled) (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup Red onion (thinly sliced (optional)) (thinly sliced (optional))
Notes
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spiciness of the walnuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 300mg