15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
A quick and refreshing 15-minute strawberry spinach salad featuring fresh baby spinach, sweet strawberries and blueberries, tangy feta cheese, toasted pecans, and a homemade honey balsamic dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish, this vibrant salad combines sweet, savory, and nutty flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad
- 10 oz fresh baby spinach
- 3 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup toasted pecans
Dressing
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup honey until well blended and smooth to form a sweet and tangy dressing.
- Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, layer 10 oz fresh baby spinach, 3 cups sliced strawberries, 1 cup blueberries, 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese, and 1 cup toasted pecans to build a colorful and flavorful salad base.
- Toss with dressing: Drizzle the prepared balsamic honey dressing over the salad. Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing, ensuring balanced flavor throughout.
- Serve immediately: Plate the salad right away to enjoy its freshest, crisp textures and vibrant flavors at their best.
Notes
- For extra crunch, lightly toast the pecans before adding them to the salad.
- You can substitute blueberries with blackberries or raspberries depending on your preference.
- To make it vegan, omit the feta cheese or replace it with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- If you prefer a thinner dressing, dilute the balsamic honey mixture with a tablespoon or two of water or olive oil.
- Best served fresh; leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 1 day but may become soggy.
Keywords: Strawberry spinach salad, berry salad, healthy salad, quick salad recipe, feta salad, nutty salad, balsamic dressing
