Description
How to make a 30-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad with blueberries, pecans, feta, and balsamic glaze that’s ready in 30 minutes and bursting with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh Salad Base & Fruits:
- 5 ounces (about 5 cups packed) fresh baby spinach
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup pecan halves
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Balsamic Vinaigrette & Aromatic:
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Start by washing your fresh baby spinach, strawberries, and blueberries thoroughly. Hull and slice the strawberries, then thinly slice the red onion. This ensures everything is perfectly prepped and ready for your delicious 30-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad.
- Toast Pecans: Gently toast the pecan halves in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. They’re done when fragrant and slightly browned. Watch them closely, as they can quickly go from perfectly toasted to burnt.
- Whisk Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Continue whisking vigorously until the mixture is beautifully emulsified. This creates the vibrant dressing for your salad.
- Assemble Salad Base: In a large salad bowl, gently combine the fresh baby spinach, sliced strawberries, and blueberries. Add the thinly sliced red onion and crumbled feta cheese, creating a visually appealing base for your quick 30-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad.
- Dress & Toss: Pour about half of your homemade balsamic vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything to coat evenly. Add more dressing if desired, ensuring not to overdress this delightful 30-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad.
- Garnish & Serve: Finally, sprinkle the warm, toasted pecan halves over the dressed salad. Serve your refreshing 30-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad with Blueberries, Pecans, Feta cheese, and a Balsamic glaze immediately for the best crispness and flavor.