Description
This Strawberry Spinach Salad is a delightful mix of fresh baby spinach, juicy sliced strawberries, creamy feta cheese, red onion, and crunchy toasted nuts, all tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it a refreshing and nutritious salad option.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, feta cheese, and toasted nuts.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken for a heartier meal or substitute goat cheese for feta if preferred.
- For extra sweetness, try candied pecans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
