Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of the 15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad, a delightful dish that brings together fresh spinach, juicy strawberries, and crunchy pecans for a meal that’s both nutritious and visually appealing. Perfect as a side for weeknight dinners or as a light lunch, this salad is dressed with a simple balsamic vinaigrette that balances the sweetness of the fruits with savory notes. Its quick preparation makes it an ideal choice for those busy days when you want to impress family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. Enjoy this refreshing salad at picnics, potlucks, or as an elegant accompaniment to your favorite proteins like grilled chicken or turkey.
Ingredients
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- 10 oz baby spinach (fresh)
- 3 cups strawberries (cleaned and hulled, sliced)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey (or brown sugar)
- 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup pecans (toasted, some of them chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together balsamic vinegar and honey until smooth.
- Rinse baby spinach and pat dry. Slice strawberries after cleaning them.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, blueberries, crumbled feta, and toasted pecans.
- Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 84mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 8mg