Description
Elevate your meal with this vibrant 15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad, a delightful blend of fresh spinach, juicy strawberries, and creamy feta cheese, topped with toasted pecans for an added crunch. This quick and easy salad is dressed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette that perfectly balances the sweetness of the fruit and the tanginess of the cheese. Ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or as a beautiful side dish for holiday gatherings, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also packed with nutrients. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or pair it with grilled chicken for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 10 oz baby spinach (fresh)
- 3 cups strawberries (cleaned and hulled, sliced)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup pecans (toasted)
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey (or brown sugar)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and honey until smooth.
- Combine Greens: Place baby spinach in a large salad bowl and drizzle half of the dressing over it.
- Add Fruits and Cheese: Layer sliced strawberries, blueberries, and crumbled feta on top of the spinach. Drizzle more dressing if desired.
- Finish with Pecans: Sprinkle toasted pecans over the salad and gently toss to combine without crushing the fruits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg