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    Published: Jun 17, 2021 · Modified: Aug 15, 2023 by Kayla · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Strawberry Walnut Salad

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    This Strawberry Walnut Salad is light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor. It's perfect for spring and summer weather and convenient for healthy meal prep.

    Strawberry walnut salad in a white bowl.

    I think salads are easier to eat when they have different flavors and textures. That's why I also love this Dairy-Free Chopped Greek Salad. I feel so healthy and nourished after eating it, and it's so delicious. Make sure you try it next!

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    • ❤️Why You'll Love this Recipe
    • 📝Ingredient Notes
    • 🍯Substitutions
    • 🍗Variations
    • 🔪How to Make a Strawberry Walnut Salad
    • 🧊Storing
    • ✅Pro Tips
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️Why You'll Love this Recipe

    • Quick: You can throw this salad together in about 8 minutes!
    • Healthy: It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants.
    • Delicious: Arugula, spinach, red onion, and strawberries pair well together. These flavors give spice, sweetness, refreshment, and savoriness.
    • Easy to meal prep: Prep the salad and dressing the night before, store them separately in the refrigerator, and you have a quick lunch to grab the next day.
    • Versatile: Add your choice of protein like grilled chicken, roasted turkey, or tofu to make this salad a complete meal.
    Ingredients to make a strawberry walnut salad.

    📝Ingredient Notes

    • Baby spinach and baby arugula mix: I love the taste of arugula because it has a peppery flavor that pairs well with the bright and sweet flavors. Fresh spinach has a more mild flavor that's slightly sweet and refreshing. The blend of the two brings a nice balance.
    • Red onions: They add a beautiful pop of color, and have a peppery/spicy flavor. Red onions are great for salads!
    • Toasted walnuts: Toasting them releases natural oils, which enhances their nutty flavor. It also improves their texture by making them extra crunchy!
    • Strawberries: Try and find some that are darker in color, but still look nice and fresh.

    🍯Substitutions

    • Baby spinach and arugula: You can also use arugula or spinach alone, instead of using a mix of both. Chopped kale would also work fine.
    • Honey: Pure maple syrup or agave works too.
    • Olive oil: Avocado oil is a good choice in place of olive oil.
    • Apple cider vinegar: Lemon juice also works well in place of ACV.

    🍗Variations

    There are a few ways you can add protein and various textures to this salad. Here are just a few options:

    • Grilled chicken
    • Roasted turkey
    • Hemp seeds
    • Vegan feta: My Vegan Feta recipe is tangy, cheesy, and full of bright and savory flavors. It's a good source of protein and a great addition to this salad.

    🔪How to Make a Strawberry Walnut Salad

    Toasted walnuts in a pan.
    1. Start by toasting your walnuts in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for about 8 to 10 minutes. Either use an oven-safe stainless steel pan or a baking sheet.
    Dressing for the salad.

    2. In a small dish, mix the ingredients for the dressing.

    Strawberry walnut salad with the dressing.

    3. Mix all of your salad ingredients into a bowl or salad plate and mix in the dressing. The perfect way to mix the dressing evenly is to put the salad in a bowl with a lid and shake it up for about 10 seconds.

    🧊Storing

    This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but if you choose to refrigerate it you can store it in an airtight container overnight. I recommend storing the dressing and salad separately.

    ✅Pro Tips

    • Slice the onions thinly: I recommend slicing the onions as thin as possible so you don't get big bites of raw onion.
    • Don't skip toasting the walnuts: Toasting them brings out their earthy and nutty flavor, and makes them extra crunchy!
    • Store extra salad without the dressing: Storing salad with its dressing will make the lettuce soggy after some time. For the best quality and texture, store the dressing and salad separately.

    ⭐️Before you go! If you enjoyed this recipe for my Strawberry Walnut Salad, leave a review and share it with me! I love to hear from you.

    📖 Recipe

    Strawberry walnut salad in a white bowl.

    Strawberry Walnut Salad

    Kayla
    This Strawberry Walnut Salad is light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor. It's perfect for spring and summer weather, and convenient for healthy meal prep.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 person
    Calories 380 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1½ ounces baby spinach and baby arugula mix
    • 2 to 3 sliced strawberries medium
    • ⅛ cup thinly sliced red onion or to taste
    • ¼ cup chopped walnuts toasted

    The dressing

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
    • 1½ teaspoons honey or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • a pinch of salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Start by toasting your walnuts in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 8 to 10 minutes.
    • In a small dish, mix the ingredients for the dressing.
    • Mix all of your salad ingredients into a bowl or salad plate, and mix in the dressing. The perfect way to mix the dressing evenly is to put the salad in a bowl with a lid and shake it up for about 10 seconds.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • For extra protein, top with grilled chicken, roasted turkey, or tofu!
    • ⅛ cup is half of ¼ cup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 6gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 65mgPotassium: 461mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3998IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 2mg
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    Note: The nutrition label is only an estimate. Amounts may vary.

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