Spinach and Arugula Salad with Strawberries
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Spinach and Arugula Salad with Strawberries! Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, the peppery kick of baby arugula, and the earthy richness of toasted pecans, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Creamy crumbled feta adds a luxurious touch, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, sweetened with a hint of honey, ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy, no-cook recipe is perfect as a light lunch, a crowd-pleasing side dish, or even a stunning centerpiece for your summer gatherings. Packed with seasonal ingredients and ideal for a healthy lifestyle, this salad is as nourishing as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 4 cups Baby arugula
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 1 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup Pecans
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry the baby spinach and arugula thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Wash the strawberries, remove their stems, and slice them thinly. Add the sliced strawberries to the salad bowl.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant. Let them cool slightly before adding them to the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad components in the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the homemade balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss all ingredients until well combined.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.3 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3395 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 845 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1326 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
