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Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans

Delicious Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans and Feta Recipe

This Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans is a delicious combination of fresh ingredients and balsamic vinaigrette that will impress everyone.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 404

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Candied Pecans
  • 3/4 cup broken or roughly chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp butter
Salad
  • 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 saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Non-stick skillet
  • salad bowl

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. For the vinaigrette: Add vinegar to a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat and allow to boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour into a jar or bowl, add olive oil, dijon mustard, honey and whisk to blend while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Thin with a little water if desired. Set aside.
Candied Pecans Preparation
  1. For the pecans: Add pecans, brown sugar and butter to a small non-stick skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar starts to melt and caramelize, about 2 - 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate in a single layer to cool.
Salad Assembly
  1. For the salad: In a salad bowl, toss together spinach, strawberries, half of the feta, red onion and pecans. Drizzle about 1/3 of the dressing over the salad then plate and drizzle remaining dressing over individual portions and top with remaining half of the feta. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 34gSodium: 345mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14g

Notes

This salad is perfect for outdoor gatherings or as a light lunch. Customize with proteins like grilled chicken or tofu for a complete meal.

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