Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans
Spinach Strawberry Salad combines fresh leafy greens with juicy strawberries, tangy feta or goat cheese, crunchy candied pecans, and a homemade balsamic dressing for a refreshing, healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook, Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
5 oz spinach or baby kale (about 5 cups), washed
1 lb strawberries, hulled and sliced
½ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
¼ cup candied pecans
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 spinach (or baby kale), sliced strawberries, and crumbled cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic glaze (or vinegar), olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Garnish with candied pecans.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Add Protein: Include grilled chicken, chickpeas, or salmon for a complete meal.
Extra Veggies: Add avocado, red onions, or cucumbers for more texture.
Nut Swap: Substitute pecans with walnuts, almonds, or pistachios.
Dressing Variation: Try lemon vinaigrette or honey mustard dressing.
Fruit Variation: Use blueberries or raspberries instead of strawberries.
Store salad and dressing separately; consume within 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
