Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze. This nourishing dish is a perfect balance of sweet berries, creamy feta, and crunchy pecans atop fresh spinach. Ideal for summer barbecues, light lunches, or as a stunning side dish, this salad is not only refreshing but also packed with essential nutrients. With its quick preparation time of just 25 minutes, you can easily whip up this delightful recipe any day of the week. Impress your guests or enjoy it solo—this salad is versatile and delicious!
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 toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, blueberries, red onion, and toasted pecans; toss gently.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad mixture.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, simmer balsamic vinegar until reduced by half; stir in honey if desired while cooling.
- Just before serving, drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg