Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe with Chia Dressing!

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese is lower in fat, while cottage cheese is more budget-friendly.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds are a good source of protein, and sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

In a large salad bowl or mixing bowl, combine fresh spinach and fresh arugula and gently toss together. Set aside.

Wash and drain fresh strawberries, remove the green tops from each strawberry, and slice them into thick slices, trying to keep them the same thickness.

Add the sliced strawberries to the salad bowl.

Roughly chop the pecans (or walnuts) and add them to the bowl.

Add dried currants to the salad and gently toss everything together. Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, poppy seeds, and black pepper until fully combined.

Transfer the salad to a clean serving plate.

Top the salad with more sliced strawberries and sprinkle with feta cheese or goat cheese.

Serve with homemade dressing or salad dressing of your choice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens