Description
Strawberry Spinach Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that beautifully balances sweet and tangy flavors. This refreshing salad combines fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and blueberries, topped with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pecans for added crunch. Drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze, it’s perfect for any occasion—from casual lunches to elegant dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz fresh baby spinach
- 3 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Thicken the glaze: Reduce heat to simmer and stir continuously until the mixture thickens by half (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and cool in a heat-proof bowl.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss together spinach, strawberries, blueberries, and feta cheese.
- Serve: Divide the salad into bowls, top with pecans, and drizzle with cooled balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Toast pecans for enhanced crunch. Feel free to add seasonal fruits like peaches or raspberries for variety.