Sweet Maple Spinach Salad
This Spinach & Strawberry Salad is summer on a plate.
Picture a beautiful bowl filled with jewel-toned strawberries, fresh baby spinach, creamy feta, and golden maple walnuts that add the perfect little crunch. The first bite brings together everything you crave: juicy sweetness from the strawberries, a gentle tang from the dressing, the richness of feta, and the satisfying crunch of toasted walnuts.
This is the kind of salad that makes people pause and say, “Wait… what’s in this?” It looks elegant enough for a backyard gathering, yet it’s simple enough to make for a weekday lunch when you want something fresh, colourful, and nourishing.
The Sweet Maple Dressing ties every flavour together with that irresistible balance of sweet and tangy. It transforms everyday ingredients into a salad that feels special — the kind of dish that brings people to the table and reminds us that healthy food can be absolutely delicious.
Because the best recipes don’t just nourish your body — they create moments, memories, and reasons to gather.
Fun Food Fact — Did You Know?
Strawberries are one of the few fruits that wear their seeds on the outside. Each strawberry can have approximately 200 tiny seeds on its surface!
Beyond their beautiful colour and natural sweetness, strawberries are rich in vitamin C and plant compounds called polyphenols, which contribute to their antioxidant properties. Pairing strawberries with ingredients like spinach, walnuts, and olive oil creates a delicious combination of colours, textures, and nutrients from a variety of whole foods.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn’t just another green salad. It’s a beautiful balance of flavours and textures that makes eating well feel effortless.
The sweetness of fresh strawberries pairs perfectly with the salty creaminess of feta, while the maple-seasoned walnuts add a delicious roasted crunch that keeps every bite interesting. The spinach provides the perfect fresh base, soaking up the sweet and tangy dressing without overpowering the other ingredients.
This salad is perfect when you want something that feels:
✨ Fresh and refreshing for summer meals
✨ Beautiful enough for entertaining
✨ Quick enough for busy days
✨ Easy to prep ahead for lunches
✨ Versatile enough to pair with grilled chicken, salmon, or shrimp for a complete meal
Whether served at a garden party, family dinner, or packed for lunch, this is the kind of recipe that proves nourishing food can also be exciting.
Food With Benefits
This recipe is a beautiful example of how simple ingredients can work together to create a nourishing dish.
🥬 Spinach provides fibre along with important vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate.
🍓 Strawberries add natural sweetness along with vitamin C and colourful plant compounds.
🌰 Walnuts bring satisfying crunch and are a source of plant-based omega-3 fats.
🧀 Feta cheese contributes protein and calcium while adding a creamy, savoury contrast.
🥄 Extra virgin olive oil provides monounsaturated fats that help create a satisfying, flavourful dressing.
The combination of fibre, healthy fats, and protein helps make this more than just a bowl of greens — it becomes a salad that satisfies.
PFF — Protein • Fiber • Fat
Each serving delivers approximately:
8g protein • 4g fiber • 24g healthy fats
Each serving delivers approximately 8g of protein, 4g of fiber, and 24g of healthy fats, making it a satisfying salad that provides nourishing fats, plant-based fibre, and lasting energy. Enjoy it as a flavourful side dish or add grilled chicken, salmon, or shrimp to increase the protein and turn it into a complete meal.
Nutrition Per Serving
Serves: 6
Calories: Approximately 295 calories per serving
Protein: 8g
Fiber: 4g
Healthy Fat: 24g
