Description
Experience the delightful combination of fresh strawberries, crisp spinach, and creamy feta in this vibrant 15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad. Perfect as a light meal or an impressive side dish, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with flavor. Tossed together with toasted pecans and a homemade balsamic glaze, it’s a nutritious option that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, picnics, or potlucks, this salad will brighten any table with its colorful presentation and refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz baby spinach (fresh)
- 3 cups strawberries (cleaned, hulled, sliced)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup pecans (toasted, some chopped)
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey (or brown sugar)
Instructions
- Make the Balsamic Glaze: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, blueberries, and feta cheese. Toss gently to mix well.
- Serve: Divide the salad into bowls or plates. Top with toasted pecans and drizzle with the balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg