30-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad
A delightful and vibrant salad that combines fresh spinach, strawberries, blueberries, and feta, perfect for a quick lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced Aim for even thickness for consistent flavor.
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ cup pecans For extra crunch, toast them in a dry skillet.
For the Topping
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled Can be substituted with goat cheese or blue cheese.
For the Dressing
- Balsamic glaze, to taste A vinaigrette can replace balsamic glaze for a lighter option.
- Salt, to taste Adjust to enhance flavor.
- Pepper, to taste Adjust to enhance flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse and dry the fresh spinach, strawberries, and blueberries.
- Slice the strawberries into thin pieces.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, combine the fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and pecans.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the mixed salad.
Dressing
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
- Gently toss the salad to combine everything. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day. Serve dressing on the side if storing leftovers to keep the salad fresh.