Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze
Brighten up your meal with this vibrant Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze. This delightful dish combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries and blueberries with crunchy toasted pecans and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. In just 25 minutes, you can create a dish that’s both healthy and satisfying, making it a go-to recipe for light lunches or sides at barbecues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- 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 spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, blueberries, red onion, and toasted pecans.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly on top.
- For the balsamic glaze, heat balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half; stir in honey if using.
- Just before serving, drizzle the glaze over the salad and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg