Springtime Spinach Salad
Capture the vibrant flavors of the season with this fresh and colorful Springtime Spinach Salad, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and earthy tastes ideal for any occasion. Tender baby spinach leaves form the base, accompanied by juicy strawberries, crisp cucumber slices, and creamy crumbles of feta cheese, all brought to life with the added crunch of chopped pecans. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, enhanced with a touch of honey and lemon juice, ties it all together for a light yet flavorful dressing that’s irresistibly fresh. Ready in just 15 minutes and loaded with nutrient-rich ingredients, this easy-to-make salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a stunning addition to your spring and summer gatherings. Enjoy it as a healthy, seasonal side dish or pair it with your favorite protein for a complete meal bursting with flavor and texture!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.333 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup pecans
- 0.25 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach leaves thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces. Add them to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, then quarter the rounds. Toss the cucumber pieces into the salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the mixture in the bowl.
Roughly chop the pecans and add them to the salad for a crunchy texture.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette dressing, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Serve immediately, and enjoy the fresh flavors of spring in every bite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1160 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 142 mg | 3% | |
*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.
