Description
This easy strawberry spinach salad recipe features fresh baby spinach, sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, and creamy feta cheese, all topped with crunchy toasted pecans and a homemade balsamic glaze. It’s a vibrant, nutrient-rich, and quick salad perfect for a light lunch, a side dish, or to impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Balsamic Glaze:
- 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar or Honey
- For the Salad:
- 6 cups Baby Spinach
- 2 cups Strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the Balsamic Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- Mix the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add baby spinach, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and crumbled feta cheese. Gently toss until well mixed.
- Add the Crunch: Divide the salad into bowls or serve family-style. Sprinkle toasted pecans on top.
- Dress to Impress: Just before serving, drizzle the homemade balsamic glaze over the strawberry spinach salad.
Notes
- Optional: Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an extra burst of flavor.
- To toast pecans: Place in a dry skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Combination
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg