Description
Refreshing, vibrant, and incredibly nourishing, this Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Glaze serves as the perfect centerpiece for your next wellness-focused meal. This salad combines the antioxidant power of fresh berries with the mineral richness of tender baby spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
6 cups Fresh Baby Spinach
2 cups Sliced Strawberries
1/2 cup Crumbled Goat Cheese or Feta
1/2 cup Toasted Pecans or Walnuts
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar (reduced)
1 tablespoon Honey
Pinch of Sea Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Balsamic Reduction: Place the balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it cook for about 10 to 12 minutes until thickened. Set aside to cool
- Toast the Nuts: Place pecans or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat
- Wash and Dry the Greens: Rinse baby spinach thoroughly under cold water, then dry using a salad spinner
- Prep the Strawberries: Remove stems from strawberries and slice them into uniform rounds or quarters
- Assemble the Base: In a large bowl, toss dried spinach with olive oil and a pinch of salt
- Add the Toppings: Layer sliced strawberries, toasted nuts, and crumbled cheese over the spinach
- The Final Drizzle: Just before serving, drizzle the cooled balsamic reduction over the top
Notes
Always choose organic spinach and local strawberries when possible for maximum flavor and nutrients.
Store components separately to maintain freshness if meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg