Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic and Feta
When I think about making the perfect salad, it is some sort of combination of fruit and vegetables. This recipe for Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic and Feta hits all the right notes and checks all of the boxes.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 3/4 cup strawberries sliced
- 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup feta cheese or goat cheese
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Balsamic Glaze
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- This recipe calls for a balsamic glaze, which you can create by reducing the 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar and honey in sauce pan. Whisk over a medium high heat, stirring constantly, until you have a syrup-like consistency, about 10 minutes. This should produce about two tablespoons of balsamic glaze
- To assemble the salad, place baby spinach and sliced strawberries in a serving bowl. Top with nuts and cheese and pour the balsamic glaze over the top. Toss to mix.
- Divide into four salad bowls. Top with any leftover cheese and nuts. Salt and pepper to taste and enjoy.
Notes
There are two easy substitutions to make with this Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic and Feta. The recipe as written calls for pecans and feta. However, you can easily swap out the pecans for walnuts or the feta cheese for goat cheese. Or any combination thereof.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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