Strawberry Spinach Salad

Sweet, tart, and refreshing, this Strawberry Spinach Salad is one of my favorite summer side dishes. It's simple and easy to make, and pairs well with virtually any entree.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 cups organic baby spinach leaves
• 1/4 red onion (slivered into strips as thin as possible)
• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (cut into halves or thirds)
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• juice from 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (zested and then chopped for even tinier pieces)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a medium sized bowl, lightly toss together the spinach, onions and strawberries. Set aside.
2. 2Drizzle the salad with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat thoroughly. Taste and adjust lemon, salt, or pepper, as desired. Top with almonds before serving.