Print

Refreshing Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe with Easy Balsamic Glaze Dressing

strawberry spinach salad - featured image
Print Recipe

A fresh and flavorful strawberry spinach salad with a homemade balsamic glaze that balances sweet and tangy flavors. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 cups (about 180 grams) baby spinach, fresh and tender
  • 1 pint (about 450 grams) strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup toasted pecans or walnuts
  • ½ cup (120 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pour ½ cup (120 ml) balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low.
  2. Simmer the mixture for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a syrupy consistency that coats the back of a spoon. Avoid burning by lowering heat if it starts smoking.
  3. Remove from heat and let the glaze cool completely. If too thick, add a splash of water to loosen.
  4. Rinse and dry 6 cups (180 grams) baby spinach thoroughly using a salad spinner or towel.
  5. Hull and slice 1 pint (about 450 grams) strawberries into thin pieces.
  6. Thinly slice ¼ of a small red onion and separate the rings.
  7. Toast ½ cup pecans or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently. Let cool.
  8. In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, crumbled feta, and toasted nuts.
  9. Drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly without bruising the ingredients.
  10. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss gently again and serve immediately.

Notes

Dry spinach thoroughly to avoid soggy salad. Toast nuts on stovetop for better control and flavor. Prepare balsamic glaze ahead and store in fridge for deeper flavor. For dairy-free option, substitute feta with avocado slices or toasted seeds. Toss salad gently to avoid bruising strawberries and tearing spinach.

Nutrition

Keywords: strawberry spinach salad, balsamic glaze, fresh salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe, summer salad, vegetarian salad

Find it online: https://pokirecipes.com/refreshing-strawberry-spinach-salad-recipe-with-easy-balsamic-glaze-dressing/