Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans Recipe
This Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans is a delightful mix of fresh greens, juicy strawberries, creamy cheese, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a flavorful balsamic vinaigrette dressing. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it a refreshing and satisfying salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients:
- 5 oz spinach or baby kale, washed (about 5 cups)
- 1 lb strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- ¼ cup candied pecans
Salad Dressing:
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the spinach or baby kale, sliced strawberries, and crumbled cheese.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Add Pecans: Garnish the salad with candied pecans for extra flavor and crunch.
- Serve: Your Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans is now ready to be served and enjoyed!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Spinach, Strawberry, Salad, Pecans, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Healthy
