Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing Strawberry & Blueberry Spinach Salad. Packed with fresh fruits, crunchy pecans, and tangy feta, this salad is a delightful blend of sweet and savory. The balsamic vinaigrette adds a zesty touch to enhance the overall taste.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pecans (toasted)
- 1/4 small red onion (thinly sliced)
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, strawberries, blueberries, feta, pecans, and red onion.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently to coat, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Swap pecans with walnuts or candied nuts for a sweeter crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 2 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg