Description
A refreshing salad combining strawberries and spinach with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted nuts. Gently toss these ingredients together to mix them evenly.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a separate small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine the salad and vinaigrette: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all the flavors. Make sure every ingredient gets a touch of the dressing for a well-rounded taste.
- Serve immediately as a side salad or enjoy it as a light dinner. This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken or fish for a heartier meal.
Notes
Store leftover ingredients separately to keep them fresh longer.
- 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: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salad, healthy, strawberries, spinach, balsamic vinaigrette