Spring Strawberry Salad

Strawberry season is here, and they’re the perfect topping on desserts, oatmeal and yogurt, and in salads! Try this healthy sweet and savory strawberry salad for your next lunch (just add chicken to make it a meal) or as a side for dinner. Plus, strawberries are high in vitamin C and antioxidants, which help with immune health and stress.

Strawberry Salad

Ingredients

• 10 oz spinach (1 bag)
• ⅔ cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup diced red onion
• 1 ½ cups diced strawberries
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup Strawberry Vinaigrette dressing (more or less depending on taste)
• Optional: 8 ounces of diced chicken, 1 cup of quinoa, or any other protein!

Directions

1. Gently toss all ingredients in a large bowl with dressing.
2. Serve and enjoy!

Strawberry Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced strawberries
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 Tbsp champagne vinegar
• 1 Tbsp olive oil

Dressing Directions

1. Mix strawberries, lemon juice, honey in a blender until smooth.
2. Add vinegar and olive oil and slowly blend until smooth.
3. Add to salad!