Description
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Strawberry Spinach Salad combines fresh spinach and juicy strawberries for a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With the creamy feta and crunchy pecans, each bite is a joyful explosion of taste. Ideal as a light lunch or a vibrant side at gatherings, this salad will surely impress your guests and bring back warm memories of sunny picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves, rinsed and dried
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup pecan halves, lightly toasted
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach leaves and sliced strawberries. Gently toss to mix.
- Add the thinly sliced red onion and crumbled feta cheese to the salad mixture.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the pecan halves for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown and fragrant; stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg