Strawberry Spinach Salad
This refreshing Strawberry Spinach Salad combines fresh spinach, sweet strawberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a light vinaigrette dressing. It's a perfect dish for warm days and makes an excellent side or light main meal.
Equipment
- 1 salad bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 small bowl for dressing
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach Approximately 180 g.
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced Approximately 300 g.
- ½ cup pecans, chopped Approximately 60 g.
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled Approximately 75 g.
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing Approximately 60 ml.
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the baby spinach under cold water and dry it using a salad spinner or a clean towel. Place it in a large salad bowl.
- Slice the fresh strawberries and add them to the bowl with the spinach.
- Chop the pecans coarsely and sprinkle them over the salad.
- Crumble the feta cheese on top of the salad.
- In a small bowl, combine the balsamic vinaigrette dressing and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad before serving and toss gently just to combine the ingredients without bruising the spinach.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
You may substitute sliced almonds or walnuts for the pecans if desired.
For an added fruity flavor, consider adding sliced avocado or blueberries.
This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance; just keep it refrigerated and dress just before serving to avoid sogginess.