Description
This Strawberry Spinach Salad is a fresh, colorful mix of sweet strawberries, tender baby spinach, creamy feta, crunchy pecans, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. A perfect blend of flavor and texture for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups Baby Spinach
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 small Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Candied Pecans
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place baby spinach in a large salad bowl.
- Layer sliced strawberries, red onion, feta cheese, and candied pecans over the spinach.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to combine and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Soak red onion slices in cold water to reduce sharpness.
- Toast pecans for added depth and crunch.
- Dress the salad only when ready to serve to avoid soggy greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg