Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze
If you’re looking for a vibrant and nutritious salad that impresses both in flavor and presentation, you’ll love this Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze. Bursting with fresh strawberries and blueberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta cheese, this dish is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. It’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions when you want to serve something that looks as good as it tastes. The homemade balsamic glaze adds a delightful tanginess that ties the ingredients together beautifully. Enjoy this refreshing salad as a hearty side or a light main course!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pecans (toasted)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, blueberries, red onion, and toasted pecans.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, simmer balsamic vinegar until it reduces by half. Optionally stir in honey for added sweetness.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg