Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans Recipe
Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans is a refreshing and vibrant salad that combines sweet strawberries, earthy spinach, tangy feta or goat cheese, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a tangy homemade balsamic dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Salad:
5 oz spinach or baby kale, washed (about 5 cups)
1 lb strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
½ cup feta or goat cheese, crumbled
¼ cup candied pecans
For the Salad Dressing:
¼ cup balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon raw honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the spinach (or baby kale), sliced strawberries, crumbled cheese, and candied pecans.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar (or glaze), olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently until the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a refreshing side or light main dish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Try adding fresh basil or mint for an additional layer of flavor.
- Maple syrup or agave can be used instead of honey.
- To make the salad more filling, add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or tofu.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts, almonds, or pistachios for a different crunch.
- If you don’t like feta, try goat cheese, blue cheese, or ricotta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
