Description
This Strawberry Spinach Salad combines the natural sweetness of sun-ripened berries with the earthy, crisp texture of fresh baby spinach. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette adds a tangy brightness that complements creamy feta cheese and crunchy toasted pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
6 cups Fresh Baby Spinach
2 cups Fresh Strawberries
1/2 cup Feta Cheese
1/2 cup Pecans or Walnuts
1/4 cup Red Onio
1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and golden, then set aside
- Prepare the dressing by combining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper; whisk or shake until smooth
- Wash the spinach and slice strawberries and red onion thinly
- In a large bowl, place the spinach and top it with strawberries and red onions
- Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and toss gently, then add more dressing if needed
- Sprinkle feta cheese and cooled toasted nuts on top and serve immediately
Notes
Ensure greens are dried thoroughly to avoid sogginess.
Slice strawberries just before serving to prevent excess juice release.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg