Description
Strawberry Spinach Salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines fresh baby spinach, sweet strawberries, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing. This colorful salad not only looks beautiful but also delivers a burst of flavor, making it perfect as a light meal or a side for grilled dishes. Enjoy this refreshing salad year-round for a healthy yet indulgent treat that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup pecan halves (toasted)
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Wash and Dry Spinach: Rinse baby spinach under cold water and dry thoroughly using a salad spinner or paper towels.
- Slice Strawberries: Hull and cut strawberries into even slices.
- Assemble Your Salad: In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, red onion, and toasted pecans.
- Dress Your Salad: Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Serve Immediately: Transfer to plates or bowls and enjoy fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (150g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg