Irresistible Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta and Pecans in 15 Minutes
A fresh and healthy Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta and Pecans, perfect for summer meals. This easy salad combines sweet strawberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta with a simple balsamic dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups baby spinach (180 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced (225 grams)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (75 grams)
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted (60 grams)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until fragrant, then let them cool.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, feta, pecans, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
- For a keto version, replace maple syrup with a sugar-free sweetener.
- For a low-calorie option, reduce the amount of feta and pecans.
- Store leftovers without dressing to keep spinach crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg