Strawberry Spinach Salad with Basil & Pomegranate-Quince Dressing

June 7, 2026

There are some recipes that just feel fresh the moment you look at them — and this is one of those.

Juicy strawberries, tender baby spinach, creamy feta, and toasted sesame seeds… it’s simple, but when you drizzle it with our Basil Olive Oil and Pomegranate-Quince White Balsamic, something really special happens.

The basil oil brings that soft, garden-fresh flavor. The Pomegranate-Quince Balsamic adds a gentle sweetness with just enough brightness to balance the berries. Add a little fresh basil, garlic, and lemon juice, and you have a dressing that tastes like summer in a bowl.

This is the kind of salad I love serving when:

Friends stop by unexpectedly
We’re grilling on the patio
Or I just want something beautiful and light

It pairs perfectly with grilled chicken (especially our Pomegranate-Quince Grilled Chicken), salmon, or even just a warm baguette dipped in olive oil.

And here’s the key — dress it right before serving. Spinach is delicate, and we want it vibrant, not wilted.

Fresh. Colorful. Balanced.
The way good food should make you feel.

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Basil & Pomegranate-Quince Dressing

A fresh and vibrant spinach salad featuring sweet strawberries, creamy feta, and toasted sesame seeds, tossed with a bright Basil Olive Oil and Pomegranate-Quince Balsamic dressing.

Author: The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: Serves 4-6
Category: Salads

Ingredients

6 cups baby spinach
1½ cups strawberries, sliced
2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
½ cup feta crumbles
¼ cup Basil Olive Oil
¼ cup Pomegranate-Quince White Balsamic
1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp sugar
¼ tsp black pepper
Grilled chicken or salmon
Candied pecans or walnuts
Thinly sliced red onion
Avocado slices

Directions

In a large salad bowl, toss together the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, toasted sesame seeds, and feta crumbles.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Basil Olive Oil, Pomegranate-Quince White Balsamic, chopped basil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, sugar, and pepper until fully combined.
Drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss gently and serve immediately.