Description
Delightful strawberry spinach salad brings Mediterranean freshness to your table with crisp greens and juicy berries. Sweet and tangy dressing complements the vibrant ingredients, promising a refreshing culinary experience you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (283 grams) baby spinach
- 3 cups (450 grams) strawberries
- 1 cup (150 grams) blueberries
- 1/3 cup (50 grams) feta cheese
- 1 cup (100 grams) pecans
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey or brown sugar
Instructions
- Craft a luxurious balsamic reduction by heating balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium temperature. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes, stirring intermittently until the liquid condenses and transforms into a glossy, spoon-coating glaze.
- Transfer the reduced balsamic mixture to a heat-resistant container, allowing it to cool and further thicken while developing a rich, concentrated flavor profile.
- Select a spacious mixing vessel and layer fresh baby spinach leaves as the foundational greens for the salad.
- Artfully arrange sliced strawberries and vibrant blueberries across the spinach foundation, creating a visually appealing color contrast.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese throughout the salad, ensuring an even distribution of tangy dairy elements.
- Gently toss the ingredients to integrate flavors and textures without bruising the delicate produce.
- Distribute the salad into serving dishes, either individually plated or family-style presentation.
- Enhance the dish by scattering a combination of whole and chopped toasted pecans across the top, introducing a satisfying crunch.
- Drizzle the cooled balsamic reduction over the salad, allowing its sweet-tangy essence to complement the fresh ingredients and elevate the overall dining experience.
Notes
- Glaze Perfection: Create a silky smooth balsamic reduction by stirring constantly and watching the heat to prevent burning.
- Pecan Prep: Toast pecans in a dry skillet for maximum flavor and crunch, being careful not to burn them while enhancing their nutty taste.
- Berry Brilliance: Wash and pat dry strawberries and blueberries just before serving to maintain their fresh texture and prevent soggy salad.
- Cheese Tip: Crumble feta at the last moment to keep its texture light and prevent clumping, ensuring each bite has a perfect cheese distribution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 204 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg