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15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

Strawberry Spinach Salad

A refreshing and quick salad perfect for summer, featuring sweet strawberries, fresh spinach, and a tangy balsamic glaze.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Balsamic Dressing
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
Spinach Strawberry Salad
  • 10 oz baby spinach fresh
  • 3 cups strawberries cleaned and hulled, sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup pecans toasted, some of them chopped

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, heat balsamic vinegar and honey over medium heat.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens and reduces by about half (about 10 or so minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and pour the balsamic glaze into a heat-proof bowl to cool off. The glaze will get thicker as it cools off.
  4. Consistency should be thick enough to coat the back of the spoon but should not be overly thick.
  5. In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients, except the pecans. Toss to combine.
  6. Divide the salad into individual serving bowls.
  7. Top each serving bowl with whole and chopped toasted pecans.
  8. Drizzle the top of the salad in each bowl with balsamic glaze.

Notes

This salad is versatile and can be served as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish. Feel free to customize with additional fruits or nuts.