Irresistible Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta and Pecans
A delightful salad featuring sweet strawberries, creamy feta, and crunchy pecans, perfect for warm weather.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups baby spinach (180 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced (225 grams)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (75 grams)
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted (60 grams)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes and let them cool.
- Prepare the spinach by adding it to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the sliced strawberries to the spinach and gently toss.
- Crumble feta cheese over the salad.
- Sprinkle the cooled pecans on top.
- Slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
- Dress the salad with the dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Store remaining components separately for up to two days. Try goat cheese or blue cheese as feta substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg