Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Feta Cheese and Balsamic Vinai
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Feta Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette! Bursting with contrasting flavors and textures, this 15-minute recipe combines tender baby spinach, juicy fresh strawberries, tangy crumbled feta, and crunchy toasted pecans, all tied together with a luscious homemade balsamic vinaigrette sweetened with honey and Dijon mustard. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle bite, perfectly balancing the sweet and savory notes. Whether served as a refreshing side or a light main dish, this salad is an irresistible blend of wholesome ingredients that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for summer gatherings, brunches, or a quick weeknight meal, it’s a nutritious and flavorful crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Pecans (or walnuts), toasted
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach and place it in a large salad bowl.
Hull and slice the strawberries. Add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Add the crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and toasted pecans to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine. Be careful not to break up the strawberries or crush the spinach.
Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious salad as a main dish or side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.9 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.5 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3940 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.1 g | ||
| Protein | 46.3 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1364 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1713 mg | 36% | |
*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.
