This strawberry feta spinach salad is is loaded with fresh strawberries, crunchy pecans, creamy feta, and refreshing cucumber — all tossed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette.
About This Recipe
This recipe is a must-have staple in your kitchen! It's satisfying, fresh, and the dressing is out of this world.
We love to make this as a healthy dinner option or as an impressive side salad when friends come over. The colors and flavors of this salad are downright beautiful.
Arguably the best part of this recipe is the dressing. It's a classic balsamic vinaigrette that just tastes so much better when it's homemade. Plus the recipe makes *a lot* of dressing, so you can really coat your salad in it if that's your preference.
Ingredient Notes
Here's a few popular substitutions and additions to this recipe:
- Pecans: walnuts are a popular swap for this recipe.
- Red onions: PRO TIP — soak these in cold water for about 10 minutes to take the 'bite' out of them.
- Balsamic vinegar: depending on the brand/quality of your balsamic vinegar, you may want to adjust the amount of honey and mustard that you add to your dressing. Taste your dressing once made and adjust accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can! Make the salad but don't mix in the dressing until just before you're ready to serve it.
Cut your strawberries in half unless they are very large, in which case cut them into quarters.
You can serve this salad as a light main dish or as a side salad. Toss it with the dressing immediately before serving (to prevent it from going soggy) or serve it on the side.
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Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 - 5 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This strawberry feta spinach salad is is loaded with fresh strawberries, crunchy pecans, creamy feta, and refreshing cucumber — all tossed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 3 cups halved strawberries (about 1 pound)
- ½ cup crumbled feta (about 4 ounces)
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 5 ounces spinach
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon dijon
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¾ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients for the salad to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl or jar, mix together the dressing ingredients.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss. Start by using half of the dressing and then add more depending on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: No Bake
Keywords: strawberry, spinach, feta, cucumber, balsamic dressing, salad
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