Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans
A refreshing and colorful salad featuring spinach, strawberries, and crunchy candied pecans, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz spinach or baby kale (about 5 cups)
- 1 lb strawberries (washed, hulled, and sliced)
- 1/4 cup candied pecans
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the greens: Rinse your spinach or baby kale under cold water and spin dry.
- Slice the strawberries: Hull and slice them thinly.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, place spinach, sliced strawberries, and candied pecans; add feta if using and toss gently.
- Serve the salad: Transfer to a serving bowl or plates and drizzle with more dressing, serving immediately.
Notes
For best freshness, add strawberries and pecans right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: spinach salad, strawberry salad, healthy salad, vegetarian recipe, summer salad