This strawberry walnut salad is so easy to make and comes together in a flash… Plus It tempts the eyes and enlivens the taste buds with a sweet and savory flavor combination! Print the free Recipe Card below.
Learn how to make a strawberry walnut salad that’s wonderful all on its own, or as a side for a special occasion, like Valentine’s or Mothers Day day! It’s super easy and fast to make, it looks beautiful, and delights the palate! Pair this fresh strawberry salad with tender roast beef, perfectly pulled pork, or fresh ham roast with dinner rolls, and you’ve got the perfect dinner!
I’m hoping my husband makes this for Mothers Day… It’s so satisfying, I’d be happy with just this! (And the dishes being done without complaint!)
Simple Ingredients
- 1 pound of fresh strawberries.
- 3 cups pound of fresh spring greens.
- 3 cups pound baby spinach.
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
- 1 tablespoon real maple syrup.
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or blue cheese.
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion.
- *Optional: 1/2 cup fresh Blueberries or Raspberries
- Balsamic Glaze
How to make Strawberry Walnut Salad Recipe
The first thing I do to make this surprisingly simple strawberry salad is to candy the walnuts: Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat, and add the maple syrup. Add chopped walnuts (you can also use pecans) and toss them to coat in the syrup. Continue stirring walnuts over medium heat in the syrup till it cooks to the nuts, being careful not to let them burn. Then, remove the pan from the heat, pour nuts out onto a plate or wax paper to cool, and set aside.
Chop your spring greens and baby spinach to half-inch sizes and place them in a salad bowl.
Finely chop red onion and sprinkle over chopped greens.
Wash and slice strawberries.
Toss greens, onion, and strawberries to evenly distribute them through the bowl.
*Optional: add fresh blueberries, or raspberries if using.
Sprinkle with feta or blue cheese crumbles and candied walnuts.
Plate your salad and lightly drizzle with Balsamic Glaze for dressing!
Balsamic Glaze for Strawberry Walnut Salad Dressing
Balsamic glaze is available where your grocer sells vinegar, or get it here online! This is what I use… It’s the best balsamic glaze! It’s thick and has the best flavor, and that’s coming from an Italian!
This balsamic glaze is also great on Tomato Mozzarella Basil salad, we love it on grilled salmon, chicken, and beef! I don’t believe there’s a better balsamic glaze in the world. This is thick and has a rich, but not-too-sweet flavor. Drizzle it on Caprese salad, over sliced avocados with blue cheese, over fresh tomatoes, or on any salad!
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Recipe Card
Strawberry Walnut Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound of fresh strawberries.
- 3 cups pound of fresh spring greens.
- 3 cups pound baby spinach.
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
- 1 tablespoon real maple syrup.
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or blue cheese.
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion.
- *Optional: 1/2 cup fresh Blueberries or Raspberries
- Balsamic Glaze
Instructions
- Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat, and add the maple syrup. Add chopped walnuts (you can also use pecans) and toss them to coat in the syrup. Continue stirring walnuts over medium heat in the syrup till it cooks to the nuts, being careful not to let them burn. Then, remove the pan from the heat, pour nuts out onto a plate or wax paper to cool, and set aside.
- Chop your spring greens and baby spinach to half-inch sizes and place them in a salad bowl.
- Finely chop red onion and sprinkle over chopped greens
- Wash and slice strawberries
- Toss greens, onion, and strawberries to evenly distribute them through the bowl.
- *Optional: add fresh blueberries, or raspberries if using.
- Sprinkle with feta or blue cheese crumbles and candied walnuts.
- Plate your salad and lightly drizzle with Balsamic Glaze for dressing!
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