My Favorite Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with My Favorite Spinach Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh baby spinach, sweet strawberries, creamy crumbled feta, and zesty red onion, all topped with perfectly toasted pecans for a delightful crunch. This wholesome dish is brought to life with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, a simple yet flavorful blend of olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, sweet honey, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory, making it an ideal side dish or light meal. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, it's a fresh, elegant addition to any table. Serve it at a dinner party, a summer picnic, or as a quick lunch—you’ll savor every bite!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup pecans, toasted
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach. Place it into a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Hull and slice the strawberries thinly, then add them to the spinach.
Step 3
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Step 5
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Let them cool slightly, then add to the salad.
Step 6
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Step 7
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, and gently toss to combine.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 814.9 grams (814.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1728 |
| Total Fat 150.20g | 193% |
| Saturated Fat 45.20g | 226% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 200mg | 67% |
| Sodium 3400mg | 148% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60.70g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.60g | 49% |
| Total Sugars 35.40g | |
| Protein 45.10g | 90% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1385mg | 107% |
| Iron 10mg | 56% |
| Potassium 734mg | 16% |
Source of Calories