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Strawberry Salad Recipe

Updated: Jun 30


Strawberries in a salad might not be the first thing that comes to mind during Christmas, but their vibrant color and natural sweetness make them a perfect fit for the season. Pairing them with baby spinach, walnuts, and creamy cheese creates a balance of flavors and textures that’s both refreshing and indulgent.


A hand holds a large stainless steel bowl filled with freshly mixed strawberry salad, featuring spinach, walnuts, strawberries, and diced chicken.

The dressing—a simple mix of olive oil, strawberry jam, white balsamic vinegar, and honey—brings everything together with a sweet and tangy finish.


While salads often take a backseat to heavier dishes during holiday dinners, this one can truly shine. The combination of fruity cream cheese (I used a wonderfully fruity cream cheese from Weissenhorner), crunchy walnuts, and juicy strawberries adds layers of flavor that feel both light and festive.


A rustic coconut bowl filled with strawberry salad, showing glistening spinach, juicy strawberries, tender chicken, and crunchy walnuts.

It’s a dish that doesn’t just look good on the table but also complements the richness of traditional Christmas mains.


If you’re looking for something quick, easy, and utterly delicious to add to your Christmas menu, give this strawberry salad a try. It’s refreshing, versatile, and a crowd-pleaser—perfect for balancing out all the heavier holiday classics.


A spoon scoops up a mix of spinach and strawberry from the salad, highlighting the creamy dressing and textures.

Plus, it’s make-ahead friendly, so you can chill it in the fridge and focus on other dishes while the flavors meld beautifully. Let this salad add a pop of color and brightness to your Christmas spread!


A top-down view of the strawberry salad served in a coconut bowl, set against a woodgrain background with a logo on the side.

Ingredients:

(Serve 4)

  • Strawberries, 250g

  • High Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/4 Cup

  • Strawberry Jam, 1 TBSP

  • White Balsamic Vinegar, 2 TBSP

  • Pure Honey, 1 TBSP

  • Sea Salt, Pinch

  • Black Pepper, Pinch

  • Baby Spinach, 125g

  • Walnuts Coarsely Chopped, A Handful

  • Feta / Cottage Cheese Crumbled, 125g I'm using a fruity cream cheese from Weissenhorner

Directions:

  1. Wash the strawberries thoroughly.

  2. Remove the leaves and slice off the stems.

  3. Coarsely quater the strawberries.

  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, strawberry jam, balsamic, honey, salt and pepper until well combined.

  5. Toss in the spinach, strawberries and walnuts until well coated.

  6. Lastly, mix in the cheese.

  7. Taste and adjust for seasonings.

  8. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hrs.

  9. Serve and enjoy.


A coconut bowl with a spoon resting inside, nestled in a creamy strawberry spinach salad with walnuts and chicken.

Bright, tart and yummilicious...

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