makes 4 servings · prep time: 15 minutes (not including time to cook bacon)

This salad goes into heavy rotation in my meal plan during the summer months, and I love that I can make it with strawberries from my own garden. To make it a full meal, I love to top it with blackened chicken or salmon. The combination of sweet, savory, and spicy is ah-mazing!

ingredients

• 4 packed cups fresh spinach leaves
• 8 strawberries, sliced
• 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/3 cup toasted walnuts
• A few thin slices red onion
• Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette (here), for serving (optional)

directions

Combine all of the ingredients in a large serving bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette before serving, if using.

Optional dressing not included:

CALORIES: 197 | FAT: 15 g | PROTEIN: 11 g | TOTAL CARBS: 5.8 g | DIETARY FIBER: 2 g | NET CARBS: 3.8 g