Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining sweet strawberries, tender baby spinach, crunchy toasted pecans, and creamy feta cheese, topped with a tangy balsamic glaze. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's perfect as a side or light main dish.
Ingredients
- 10 oz baby spinach
- 3 cups strawberries, cleaned, hulled, and sliced
- 1 cup pecans, toasted (some chopped)
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey (or brown sugar). Heat over medium, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes until reduced by half. Remove from heat and let cool—it'll thicken further.
- In a large bowl, toss spinach, sliced strawberries, and feta together, saving the pecans until serving.
- Divide salad into bowls, top with toasted pecans, then drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best texture and flavor.
- Store salad ingredients and dressing separately to maintain freshness.
- Try substituting feta with goat cheese or blue cheese for a flavor variation.
- Combine spinach with arugula for an extra peppery taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
