Description
A quick and refreshing strawberry spinach salad featuring sweet berries, creamy feta, crunchy pecans, and a rich homemade balsamic glaze for a perfectly balanced dish.
Ingredients
- Balsamic Dressing:
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
- Salad:
- 10 oz fresh baby spinach
- 3 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey or brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, add spinach, strawberries, blueberries, and feta cheese.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Divide into serving bowls and top with toasted pecans.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the salad just before serving.
- Serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh berries for best texture and flavor.
- Store dressing separately to keep salad fresh.
- Pecans can be replaced with walnuts, almonds, or seeds.
- Goat cheese or mozzarella can substitute feta.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Balsamic glaze thickens as it cools.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
