Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Fresh spinach and juicy strawberries meet a tangy balsamic vinaigrette and crunchy candied pecans.

Total 20 min Makes 4 servings Calories 245/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Tree nuts

This salad pairs tender baby spinach with sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, red onion, and candied pecans, all tossed in a tangy-sweet balsamic vinaigrette. It comes together in minutes without any cooking beyond toasting the nuts, making it a bright side dish for weeknight dinners or a potluck centerpiece. The combination of sweet, tart, and savory elements gives it broad appeal across seasons.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
  • 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup candied pecans
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Method

  1. Place the baby spinach in a large salad bowl.

  2. Scatter the sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, and red onion over the spinach.

  3. Sprinkle the candied pecans over the top of the salad.

  4. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.

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    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

    This salad pairs tender baby spinach with sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, red onion, and candied pecans, all tossed in a tangy-sweet balsamic vinaigrette. It comes together in minutes without any cooking beyond toasting the nuts, making it a bright side dish for weeknight dinners or a potluck centerpiece. The combination of sweet, tart, and savory elements gives it broad appeal across seasons.

    20 min 4 servings 245 cal

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
    • 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
    • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
    • 1/2 cup candied pecans
    • 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette

    Method

    1. 1

      Place the baby spinach in a large salad bowl.

    2. 2

      Scatter the sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, and red onion over the spinach.

    3. 3

      Sprinkle the candied pecans over the top of the salad.

    4. 4

      Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.