Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans
This refreshing Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans is a vibrant mix of fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, crunchy pecans, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette. It’s perfect for spring and summer gatherings or as a light and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, chopped pecans, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- To make it vegan, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- You can toast the pecans for extra flavor.
- Add grilled chicken or salmon for added protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
