Alright friends, this is not your average salad recipe. This easy Strawberry Salad has been a favorite in my family for years and is made with just 5 simple ingredients. Anytime my mom brings this salad to a potluck or bar-b-que it’s literally gone in minutes! It includes sweet strawberries, juicy mandarin oranges, and it’s topped off with a sweet & tangy raspberry vinaigrette dressing. It’s so good and one I’m sure you’ll want to make all season long!
This recipe was originally published in April 2021. It has been completely updated and refreshed with new photos and information.
Ingredients You’ll Need
A simple recipe that only includes 5 ingredients is always a win in my book! Here’s everything that you need:
- Salad Greens: You can use all baby spinach for this salad, but I like to use a mix of spinach and spring mix lettuce. Look for the containers that say 50/50 or half & half.
- Strawberries: Juicy, sweet strawberries are the star of the show! Feel free to slice or chop them however you want.
- Mandarin Oranges: For this salad, I like getting the pre-peeled mandarin oranges that are in the canned fruit aisle at the grocery store. Just drain the juice and they’re ready to go!
- Walnuts: Chopped walnuts add a crunchy texture to the salad, but you can also use sliced almonds, pistachios, or any type of candied nuts.
- Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing: My mom always topped this salad off with a raspberry vinaigrette because it compliments the strawberries and oranges perfectly. I’ll share my recipe below. But this salad also works with a simple balsamic dressing too!
The Dressing
What really makes this strawberry spinach salad pop is definitely the dressing. I always use a raspberry vinaigrette dressing and it tastes so good with the strawberries and oranges. Now it’s really easy to make it homemade with fresh raspberries, extra virgin olive oil, and vinegar. But you can also buy it if you’re short on time. Trust me…all the flavors combined are absolutely delicious!
Want To Add More?
If you’re in the mood for even more salad goodness you can add any of the extra toppings below:
- Feta or goat cheese
- Dried cranberries
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Homemade air fryer croutons
- Or add a lean protein like pan-seared chicken, air fryer chicken breasts, salmon, pan-seared shrimp, or grilled chicken.
Strawberry Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 5-8 oz. mixed salad greens* (50/50 spinach and spring mix)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
- 1 cup peeled mandarin oranges** (canned or jarred & drained)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
Instructions
- Add the mixed greens to a large serving bowl or divide onto individual salad plates.
- Add the strawberries and drained mandarin oranges on top of the mixed greens. Now sprinkle the chopped walnuts on the salad.
- Drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette on top of the salad bowl or over the individual plates. If you are making this salad in advance, save the vinaigrette dressing for when you are ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- I like using a mix of greens for this salad. Look for ones that say 50/50 or half & half which includes a mix of baby spinach and spring mix lettuce.
- For the best taste, use canned or jarred mandarin oranges that have already been pre-peeled and sectioned. Be sure to drain the juice.
- Use homemade or store-bought raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
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