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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette6

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Dmitri Magi
Looking for a salad that's anything but boring? This vibrant Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is bursting with fresh flavors and is so easy to customize. Crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and your favorite veggies all tossed in a tangy-sweet balsamic dressing – it's the perfect side dish or light meal. This simple Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe will show you how to make a delicious and healthy salad that everyone will love. Great for lunch, dinner, or a potluck. Get ready to create your own salad masterpiece! Let's get chopping!
Calories: 370 | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 4
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Salad
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup pecans chopped
  • 6 –8 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • Zest of 1 lemon optional but tasty!
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt add more if you like
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Make the Dressing:
  • In a mason jar, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  • Close the lid and give the jar a good shake. If you don’t have a jar, whisk the ingredients in a small bowl until they’re well mixed.
  • Prep the Salad:
  • Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
  • Top the spinach with sliced strawberries, blueberries, and thin slices of red onion.
  • Crumble the feta cheese over the top.
  • Sprinkle the chopped pecans over everything.
  • If you have a lemon, grate a little lemon zest over the salad to add extra flavor.
  • Dress and Toss:
  • Right before serving, shake the vinaigrette once more to mix it.
  • Drizzle about half of the dressing over the salad.
  • Use tongs or salad forks to toss the salad gently.
  • Give it a taste and add more dressing if you like.
  • Enjoy:
  • Serve the salad right away. If you have any leftover dressing, pop it in the fridge for later.

Notes

  • Don’t Over-Dress: It’s best to start with a small amount of dressing. You can always add more, but you can’t take it away once it’s on the salad!
  • Gentle Tossing: Spinach leaves are delicate, so mix the salad carefully. Tossing too hard might bruise the berries or tear the spinach.
  • Check the Pecans: If you like toasted nuts, you can toast the pecans beforehand. Just keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.