15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad
A vibrant 15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad featuring feta cheese, pecans, and a simple balsamic dressing. Perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- small saucepan
- large bowl
- heat-proof bowl
Ingredients
Balsamic Dressing
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 cup honey or brown sugar
Spinach Strawberry Salad
- 10 oz baby spinach fresh
- 3 cups strawberries cleaned and hulled, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 0.33 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup pecans toasted, some chopped
Instructions
Salad Dressing - Balsamic Glaze
- In a small saucepan, heat balsamic vinegar and honey over medium heat.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens and reduces by about half (about 10 or so minutes).
- Remove from heat and pour the balsamic glaze into a heat-proof bowl to cool off. The glaze will get thicker as it cools off.
- Consistency should be thick enough to coat the back of the spoon but should not be overly thick.
Salad
- In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients, except the pecans. Toss to combine.
- Divide the salad into individual serving bowls.
- Top each serving bowl with whole and chopped toasted pecans.
- Drizzle the top of the salad in each bowl with balsamic glaze.
Notes
This salad is a crowd-pleaser for many holiday occasions, picnics, potlucks, and gatherings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1salad servingCalories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 521mgFiber: 5gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 4497IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 2mg
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