Delicious Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans and Feta
Delight in the refreshing flavors of this Delicious Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans and Feta Recipe. This vibrant dish combines sweet strawberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta cheese, all atop a bed of fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this salad is quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes! Its versatility allows for easy customization, making it an ideal addition to any meal or occasion. Serve it alongside grilled chicken or enjoy it as a light lunch; either way, this salad is guaranteed to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz baby spinach
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3/4 cup broken or roughly chopped pecans
- 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a bowl or jar, whisk together 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 Tbsp honey. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toast the pecans: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1/2 Tbsp butter. Add 3/4 cup chopped pecans and 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar; toast for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine 10 oz baby spinach, hulled and sliced strawberries (1 lb), crumbled feta (5 oz), and thinly sliced red onion (1/3 small). Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Top with toasted pecans before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg