15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad
A fresh, fruity, and colorful salad packed with baby spinach, sweet strawberries, blueberries, feta cheese, and toasted pecans, all topped with a homemade balsamic glaze. Ready in just 15 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad Side Dish
- Method: No-cook (salad) Simmer (glaze)
- Cuisine: American Mediterranean-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup honey (or brown sugar)
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)
Instructions
Balsamic Glaze:
In a small saucepan, heat balsamic vinegar and honey over medium heat.
Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to simmer, and stir occasionally until reduced by about half, approximately 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool in a heat-proof bowl. The glaze will thicken as it cools and should coat the back of a spoon.
Salad:
4. In a large bowl, mix spinach, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and feta cheese. Toss gently.
5. Divide into 6 serving bowls.
6. Top each bowl with a mix of whole and chopped toasted pecans.
7. Drizzle each serving with the cooled balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
You can substitute honey with maple syrup or brown sugar depending on your dietary preference.
Add grilled chicken or quinoa for a more filling meal.
Make the glaze ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to a week.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/15-minute-strawberry-spinach-salad/
