Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Pecans
Fresh, vibrant, and delightfully satisfying, this Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Pecans is a must-try for any salad lover. Bursting with sweet, juicy strawberries, crunchy toasted pecans, creamy feta cheese, and a touch of zesty red onion, it’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures. A simple yet elegant homemade balsamic vinaigrette, lightly sweetened with honey and enriched with Dijon mustard, ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this nutrient-rich salad makes an ideal starter, light lunch, or side dish for any occasion. Perfect for spring and summer, it's a fresh, healthy, and crowd-pleasing addition to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup pecans
- 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach leaves thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the strawberries, pat them dry, and slice them thinly. Add them to the spinach in the bowl.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Let them cool before adding them to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion into strips and mix it into the salad.
Sprinkle the feta cheese crumbles over the salad for added creaminess and flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified and smooth.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving and gently toss everything together to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.5 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1375 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 569 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 779 mg | 17% | |
*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.
