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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Gloriously sweet strawberries, creamy feta cheese and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette over a bed of tender baby spinach makes one irresistible salad!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 181 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Spinach Salad
  • 10 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • ⅔ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup pecans
  • ⅓ cup red onion thinly sliced
For the Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup Balsamic reduction
  • ¼ cup light olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar free apricot jam
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Add all of the dressing ingredients to the bowl of a mini chopper and blend until well combined, then set aside.
  2. Pour the pecans onto a baking sheet and roast for 8 minutes @325°F for 8 minutes or until they are lightly toasted. Allow them to cool, then chop them up.
  3. Add the spinach to a large bowl, then add the sliced strawberries over the top.
  4. Add the onions and pecans over the top.
  5. Pour the balsamic vinaigrette over the top right before serving.

Notes

  • Using the balsamic reduction is important for the dressing.  If you use regular balsamic vinegar that hasn't been reduced first, you will get a much thinner dressing and it won't be as rich and sweet.  I definitely recommend taking the time to reduce it first.  
  • If you don't like feta cheese, you can substitute with goat cheese.
  • If you don't like pecans, you can substitute with walnuts, almond or pine nuts, just be sure to roast them first so they have more flavor.
  • If you don't like strawberries, you can use any other berry that you like instead.

Nutrition Information

Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181

% Daily Value*

Calories 181kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.