Hi everyone!
Just wanted to share a quick spring salad recipe today. Strawberries have been on sale at the grocery store lately– $2.49 for a large box! What a deal! We’ve been including them in our salads lately to add a touch of sweet flavor. I made this spinach salad when Nick was gone for the evening and it was delicious!
The dressing is a simple vinaigrette that I whisked together when I found some pear-infused white wine vinegar at Wal-Mart. The second I saw it on the shelf I had to try it out! The vinegar had just enough of sweet and sour. It tasted great mixed with olive oil and honey.
I think berries are my favorite fruit, strawberries being my most favorite. I get so happy when I see strawberries on sale, I load up and try to add them to any dish that I can.
Here’s how you can whip up this easy springtime salad!

- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup garlic croutons
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/8 cup pear infused white wine vinegar (or regular white wine vinegar)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- salt and pepper, to taste
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper, set aside.
- In a bowl or plate, arrange the spinach, avocado, cucumber, croutons, and feta cheese.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- I added some fresh chopped basil to my salad dressing. This is optional :)
What is your favorite spring salad recipe?
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