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Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Delicious Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans and Balsamic Vinaigrette

This Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans and Balsamic Vinaigrette offers a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a must-try dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 404
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vinaigrette
  • 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
Salad
  • 3/4 cup broken or roughly chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp butter
  • 10 oz baby spinach
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 5 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 small red onion thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • whisk

Method
 

Vinaigrette Preparation
  1. Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a bowl to make the vinaigrette.
Toasting Pecans
  1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the pecans and brown sugar, stirring until the pecans are toasted.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, sliced strawberries, feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
  2. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Top the salad with the toasted pecans and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 34g

Notes

This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with other fruits or protein options to suit your taste.

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