Spinach Strawberry Salad with Feta: A Bright, Balanced Meal
A vibrant salad combining sweet strawberries, tangy feta, and toasted pecans in a poppy seed dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish with balanced textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Chiffonading/Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Raw pecans, 3/4 cup
Red onion, 1/2 small
Fresh baby spinach, 10 ounces
Strawberries, 1 quart (about 1 lb)
Feta cheese (block-style, crumbled), 3/4 cup
Balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup
Extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons
Poppy seeds, 1 1/2 tablespoons
Honey, 1 1/2 tablespoons
Instructions
Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant
Thinly slice red onion and soak in ice water for 10 minutes, then drain
Hull and quarter strawberries
In a small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds to make dressing
In a large bowl, combine spinach, soaked onion, strawberries, crumbled feta, and toasted pecans
Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat
Notes
For peppery flavor, blend 50/50 spinach with arugula
Maple syrup can substitute honey
Store dressing separately if preparing ahead
Wash greens just before serving to maintain crispness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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