Description

Experience the perfect balance of sweet and savory with our Strawberry Spinach Salad. Crisp baby spinach is topped with juicy strawberries, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy pecans, all brought together with a zesty balsamic dressing. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, this vibrant dish is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Impress your family and friends with this quick and easy-to-make salad that embodies the essence of summer.

Ingredients

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4 cups baby spinach
2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pecan halves, lightly toasted
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp honey
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash spinach leaves thoroughly in cold water and pat dry.
Hull strawberries and slice them into thin rounds; slice red onion thinly.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pecan halves for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, pecans, red onion slices, and crumbled feta.
Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
Calories: 250
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: For added crunch, consider swapping in walnuts or almonds. Feel free to incorporate other fruits like blueberries or mandarin oranges for variation. Store leftover salad components separately to maintain freshness.