Description
Bright and vibrant, this Strawberry Spinach Salad combines fresh spinach, sweet strawberries, creamy feta, and crunchy nuts for a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Perfect for summer picnics or cozy dinners, this salad is as eye-catching as it is delicious. With a simple dressing that balances sweetness and tang, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, halved
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the spinach thoroughly. Slice strawberries into halves or quarters.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach and strawberries gently.
- Add red onions and crumble feta over the salad.
- Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg