Description
A fresh and flavorful Berry Spinach Salad made with juicy strawberries, blueberries, toasted pecans, creamy feta cheese, and a sweet balsamic glaze. Perfect for quick lunches, light dinners, brunches, or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, blueberries, red onion, and toasted pecans.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad.
- To make the balsamic glaze, pour balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer until the vinegar reduces by half and thickens slightly.
- Stir in honey if desired, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad just before serving.
- Serve immediately and enjoy fresh.
Notes
Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor and crunch.
Use fresh berries and spinach for the best texture and taste.
Honey can be adjusted or omitted depending on sweetness preference.
Add grilled chicken or salmon for extra protein.
Dress the salad just before serving to keep the spinach crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg