Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze
If you’re searching for a vibrant and refreshing dish, this Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze is the perfect choice! Bursting with the sweetness of fresh strawberries and blueberries, paired with earthy spinach, creamy feta, and crunchy pecans, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or as a colorful addition to family gatherings, it’s versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or a main meal. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious delight that will satisfy your sweet tooth while sneaking in those essential greens!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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 pecans (toasted)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine fresh spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, blueberries, thinly sliced red onion, and toasted pecans.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad mixture.
- For the balsamic glaze, heat balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat until it reduces by half. If desired, stir in honey for added sweetness; let cool.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad just before serving and gently toss.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg