Delicious Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans and Balsamic Vinaigrette
A refreshing and flavorful salad combining the sweetness of strawberries with the tang of balsamic and the crunch of pecans. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp honey
- Salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Pecans
- 3/4 cup broken or roughly chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp butter
Salad
- 10 oz baby spinach
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 5 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/3 small red onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Toast pecans with brown sugar and butter in a skillet until fragrant and slightly caramelized. Let cool.
- Combine spinach, strawberries, feta cheese, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and top with toasted pecans. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 200mg