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Strawberry Spinach Salad

Fresh and Flavorful Strawberry Spinach Salad Ready in 15 Minutes

Enjoy this quick, nutritious, and vibrant Strawberry Spinach Salad filled with fresh strawberries, blueberries, creamy feta, and crunchy pecans.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar Substitute with apple cider vinegar for a milder flavor.
  • ¼ cup Honey or Brown Sugar Maple syrup can be used as a vegan alternative.
Salad
  • 6 cups Baby Spinach Can substitute with mixed greens or arugula.
  • 1 cup Strawberries Fresh; requires cleaning and hulling.
  • ½ cup Blueberries Can be replaced with any other berry.
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese Substitute with goat cheese or omit for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Pecans Provide crunch; can swap with walnuts or almonds.

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey or brown sugar over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add baby spinach. Rinse, hull, and slice strawberries, toss with blueberries and crumbled feta cheese. Mix gently.
  3. Divide the salad into individual serving bowls, ensuring even distribution.
  4. If desired, toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Sprinkle over the salad.
  5. Drizzle cooled balsamic glaze over each bowl just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress only portions being served to maintain the salad's crispness.

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