Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze
Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze is a delightful and nutritious dish that bursts with flavor in every bite. This vibrant salad combines fresh spinach leaves, sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, crunchy toasted pecans, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze. Perfect for summer barbecues, holiday gatherings, or as a refreshing lunch option, this salad impresses guests while satisfying your cravings for something light yet delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required, as it is mostly assembling and mixing ingredients
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, blueberries, red onion, and toasted pecans. Toss gently to mix.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, simmer balsamic vinegar until reduced by half and thickened. For sweetness, stir in honey if desired.
- Drizzle cooled balsamic glaze over the salad just before serving and toss lightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg