Low Sodium Strawberry Salad Recipe (No Salt Added)
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Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Share Pin For Later EmailThis low sodium strawberry salad with honey lemon vinaigrette dressing recipe is a delicious, sweet, and savory appetizer or side dish. Great to serve at a end of summer BBQ, this is one crowd-pleaser salad everyone will love.
A bright & fresh salad loaded with fresh sliced strawberries, blueberries, unsalted cashews, and topped on fresh baby spinach. I love serving this salad to guests, it’s great for a cookout!
Summer is officially wrapping up, and we are enjoying every last fresh strawberry that is growing! This salad is a perfect sweet & savory salad combination with fresh berries, greens, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette (that takes 5 minutes to make).
I was inspired to make this recipe after eating at a fantastic restaurant The Wood on our recent trip to Banff and the Canadian Rockies. They had a wonderful quinoa berry power bowl on the menu (which looked like the best low sodium option) and I had to recreate it at home. This salad is the perfect side dish for your next gathering. It’s elegant, fun, and tastes amazing!
This Low Sodium Strawberry Salad Recipe Is
- Bright
- Sweet
- Fresh
- Savory
- Satisfying
- Great for Entertaining
- Low in Sodium!
Low Sodium Salads To Enjoy All Year!
I love this low sodium strawberry salad recipe, which is a bright & fresh addition to the table. I love serving this salad with dinner, in summer or anytime of year. In the off season, you can now find some great hot house options for getting really good strawberries in the off-season. So officially calling this as more than just a summer salad.
Salads and dressings can be easy to make low sodium by using homemade dressings – which only take minutes to make! Browse all our low sodium salad recipes here for your next family favorite.
What’s In This Strawberry and Spinach Salad Recipe?
I love using a mix of easy produce delivery boxes and my favorite pantry staples for all the recipes I make! We try and grow what we can in our garden, but we rely on food delivery for just about everything else. Getting groceries online can help reduce food waste, and also save time and money too!
- Baby Spinach – which has a mild delicate flavor
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Tomatoes – I used cherry tomatoes, but you can use any variety you like.
- Unsalted Cashews – I used unsalted roasted cashews for this recipe, which give the salad a great crunch!
- Dried Cranberries
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: I like to use a fruity olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s inexpensive so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. Olive oil gives this dish a great taste, and also can contain heart-healthy properties!
- White Quinoa: I used this fantastic white quinoa, but you can use red or multicolored. You can cook quinoa on the stove top, in the Instant Pot (my preferred method), in the rice cooker. This quinoa totally optional, I used it because I was trying to recreate the delicious salad I had.
- Lemon Juice
- Garlic
- Dijon Mustard – for a really nice flavor and texture, this Dijon is a favorite in our pantry. Use a good quality mustard, not yellow prepared mustard.
- Honey: I’d recommend trying a local farmers market to find the best raw honey in your area. If you can’t find local, this raw organic honey online here is a great option.
How Do I Make This Berry Spinach Salad Recipe?
- To a large serving bowl, add the spinach, picking out any large stems.
- Top the spinach with strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, cooked quinoa, unsalted cashews, and tomatoes.
- Add all the dressing ingredients to a bowl, or a mason jar with a lid. Mix well to combine the dressing.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad, and toss well.
Homemade Low Sodium Salads In Less Than 30 Minutes!
If you’re looking for a quick weeknight appetizer, this tasty strawberry salad is the best recipe when you’re short on time. Prep your ingredients, shake the dressing, and a great side dish or appetizer is ready in no time.
Browse all our 30 Minute Recipes here, which are tasty, fast, and weeknight-friendly.
Dietary Modifications for Vegan & Gluten Free Versions
This recipe is naturally vegetarian & dairy free. To make vegan, omit the honey and use agave nectar or maple syrup instead.
More Low Sodium Salads You’ll Love!
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Low Sodium Strawberry Salad
Equipment
- Salad Bowl
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Salad
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup strawberries sliced
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- ½ cup unsalted cashews
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
For the No Salt Vinaigrette Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- To a large serving bowl, add the spinach, picking out any large stems.
- Top the spinach with strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, cooked quinoa, unsalted cashews, and tomatoes.
- Add all the dressing ingredients to a bowl, or a mason jar with a lid. Mix well to combine the dressing.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad, and toss well.
Nutrition
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.
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I live on fruit in the summer. This one is great