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Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Easy Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Delightful Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans and Balsamic Vinaigrette, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 404
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Salad
  • 3/4 cup pecans broken or roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp butter for toasting pecans
  • 10 oz baby spinach
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 5 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 small red onion thinly sliced

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • Skillet
  • Large bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Toasting Pecans
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Add the pecans and toast for a few minutes until golden and fragrant.
Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, strawberries, feta cheese, and red onion.
  2. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Top with the toasted pecans and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 34g

Notes

Feel free to customize the nuts or add grilled chicken for a heartier meal.

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