Strawberry Spinach Salad

Toss your iceberg lettuce — this spinach salad is way more interesting! Spinach and strawberries are both high in antioxidants, which are key to shift and workout recovery.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz baby spinach
  • ½ red onion, sliced
  • ½ quart of strawberries, sliced
  • ⅓ cup pecan halves
  • ¼ cup feta
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil (dressing)
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar (dressing)
  • 1 Tbsp honey (dressing)
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard (dressing)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (dressing)
  • ½ tsp salt (dressing)
  • ½ tsp black pepper (dressing)

Directions

  1. Slice the onions and strawberries. Combine with spinach, pecans, and feta in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Shake well and serve over salad.

Nutrition Facts Per serving

¼ salad: 115 cal, 4g protein, 6g carbs, 9g fat, 2g fiber | 2 Tbsp dressing: 180 cal, 0g protein, 4g carbs, 19g fat

About the Author

Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F is a Registered Dietitian and coach who specializes in firefighter nutrition. Megan's mission is to help firefighters perform better, recover faster, and enjoy long healthy retirements. Megan is the owner of RescueRD LLC, which provides nutrition seminars and coaching for tactical athletes across the country. Check out @Rescue.RD on Facebook and Instagram.