Description
Enjoy a burst of summer flavors with this classic strawberry spinach salad, featuring juicy strawberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta drizzled with tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup sliced ripe strawberries
- ½ cup toasted pecans
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Wash and dry the baby spinach using a salad spinner.
- Remove the green tops from the strawberries and slice them into thin pieces; set aside.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, toasted pecans, and crumbled feta gently.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss lightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas. - Substitute spinach with kale for an alternative flavor profile. - Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.