Description
Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta & Balsamic Glaze brings together juicy berries, tender spinach, toasted pecans, and creamy feta for a vibrant, refreshing salad topped with a sweet-tangy balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
6 cups baby spinach
1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/2 cup blackberries (or mixed berries)
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast pecans on a baking sheet for 5–10 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
- In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey or brown sugar. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by half and thickened. Cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, strawberries, and blackberries.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta and toasted pecans.
- Drizzle cooled balsamic glaze over the top and gently toss before serving.
Notes
- Use goat cheese or blue cheese instead of feta for a flavor variation.
- Swap pecans with walnuts, almonds, or pistachios.
- Arugula or mixed greens are great alternatives to spinach.
- Blueberries, raspberries, or cherries can be used based on seasonal availability.
- Store glaze and salad components separately until ready to serve to keep spinach fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg