Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz spinach or baby kale, washed (about 5 cups)
- 1 lb strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled, or goat cheese
- ¼ cup pecans, candied
- 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
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach or baby kale and sliced strawberries.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese and candied pecans to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the balsamic glaze or vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh summer salad!
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Feel free to add other fruits or nuts based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans, fresh summer salad, strawberry spinach salad, spring mix salad, salad with fruit and greens