Description
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta is a fresh and vibrant summer salad packed with sweet strawberries, crunchy pecans, creamy feta, and a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
5 cups baby spinach
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup blueberries
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
1. Toast the pecans in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, then let them cool.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and honey or maple syrup until well combined.
3. In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, blueberries, red onion, and toasted pecans.
4. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
5. Drizzle the dressing just before serving and toss gently to coat evenly.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Use fresh, in-season strawberries for the best flavor.
Toast pecans to enhance their crunch and aroma.
Soak red onion in cold water for a milder taste.
Add dressing just before serving to keep greens crisp.
You can add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a full meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Summer Veggies Recipes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg