15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad
Brighten up your meals with this delightful 15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad! This vibrant dish features fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and a homemade balsamic dressing that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. With its colorful ingredients, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it a wholesome choice for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. Whether served as a side for grilled chicken or enjoyed as a light lunch, this salad is sure to impress friends and family alike. Plus, it’s easily customizable—feel free to add your favorite fruits or nuts for a personal touch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz baby spinach (fresh)
- 3 cups strawberries (cleaned and hulled, sliced)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup pecans (toasted, some of them chopped)
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey (or brown sugar)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together 1 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup honey until smooth.
- Wash and slice 3 cups of strawberries and rinse 1 cup of blueberries.
- Toast 1 cup of pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine 10 oz baby spinach, sliced strawberries, blueberries, toasted pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg