Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh flavors shine through with this simple and delicious Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta. An easy balsamic vinaigrette tops this flavorful and bright strawberry salad.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 461kcal
Ingredients
Balsamic Dressing
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
Strawberry Feta Spinach Salad
- 4 cups baby spinach OR 50/50 mix of baby spinach and baby arugula
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 4 ounces Feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup toasted pecans crumbled
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place onion slices in a small bowl of ice water. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes before removing from cold water and transferring to salad.
- To make salad dressing: Whisk together all ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding a touch of salt or pepper as needed.
- In a large salad bowl, add the spinach, strawberries and drained onions. Add about half of the salad dressing and toss to lightly coat. Sprinkle pecans and feta cheese over the top. Toss lightly to combine.
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Notes
To toast your pecans: Heat a skillet over medium heat on your stovetop. Add your whole pecans and stir the nuts for about 3-4 minutes until they become fragrant. When you can start to smell them, it's time to pull them off the stove.
Remove the pecans from the pan to a plate or cutting board and allow to cool before you chop them.
Store leftover dressing in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 475mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g
