30-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad
This invigorating salad combines the sweet flavors of strawberries with the earthy notes of spinach, creating a refreshing and satisfying dish ideal for any meal.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 4 cups Fresh spinach Wash and dry thoroughly, tear or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 cups Strawberries Slice into thin pieces.
- 1 cup Blueberries Optional, rinse and pat dry.
Toppings
- 1/2 cup Toasted pecans Toast in a dry skillet until golden.
- 1/2 cup Crumbled feta cheese Sprinkle generously on top.
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic glaze Drizzle over the salad.
- to taste Salt Season to enhance flavors.
- to taste Pepper Fresh ground is preferred.
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by washing and drying the fresh spinach thoroughly. Tear or chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- Rinse the strawberries under cold water, pat dry, and slice them thin. If using blueberries, rinse and pat them dry as well. Add both to the bowl with spinach.
- Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the salad. If they haven't been toasted yet, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden.
- Crumble feta cheese and scatter it over the salad.
Assembly
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the ingredient and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the salad gently to combine, ensuring not to bruise the strawberries or spinach.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or the main attraction.
Notes
For best results, keep salad components separate until ready to serve. This keeps ingredients fresh and prevents sogginess. Meal-prep by storing ingredients in airtight containers.