strawberry spinach saladmade by Eda

strawberry spinach salad

feta, toasted seeds

hot flash cook

Hot Flash Cook Strawberry Spinach Salad

serves 4

ingredients

  • 8 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
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  • 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
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  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
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  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
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method

  1. Prepare Poppy Seed Vinaigrette and set aside.
  2. Combine spinach, strawberries, almonds, red onion, and feta in a large bowl.
  3. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to coat.
  4. Serve immediately.

the swaps that make it work

1/3 cup vegetable oil + 1/4 cup granulated sugar
→ 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil + 1 tbsp honey
Cuts added sugar by two-thirds and uses heart-healthy olive oil instead of refined vegetable oil; honey provides natural sweetness with trace minerals.
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white vinegar
→ red wine vinegar with Dijon mustard
Red wine vinegar adds depth and contains polyphenols; mustard acts as a natural emulsifier, reducing oil needed and adding flavor complexity.
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nutrition per serving

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Calories
320 kcal16% DV
Protein
10 g20% DV
Fiber
4 g16% DV
Saturated fat
3.5 g18% DV
Added sugar
4 g8% DV
Sodium
380 mg16% DV

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Recipes are informational — not medical or dietary advice. Draft — review & adjust.