Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining tender spinach, sweet strawberries, crumbled feta, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Topped with fresh mint for a burst of flavor, this halal-friendly dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light meal.
Ingredients
6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Wash and dry the spinach leaves thoroughly in a salad spinner
Arrange spinach in a large bowl or on a serving platter
Top with sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, and shallots
Just before serving, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl
Drizzle dressing over the salad
Sprinkle fresh mint leaves and season with salt and pepper
Notes
Use halal-certified feta cheese if required
The salad is best when fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to a day with dressing stored separately
Add nuts like halal walnuts or almonds for extra crunch
Increase dressing ingredients for a heartier portion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg