Light Healthy Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Salad:
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1 lb fresh strawberries sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta brine-packed recommended
- 1/4 cup candied pecans
- Balsamic Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar. Shake well and set aside.
- Thinly slice red onion. If desired, soak in cold water for 5 minutes, then pat dry.
- Wash and slice strawberries about 1/4 inch thick.
- Add baby spinach to a large serving bowl.
- Top with strawberries, red onion, feta, and candied pecans.
- Drizzle with dressing just before serving. Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
- Dress right before serving to prevent the spinach from wilting.
- Brine-packed feta is significantly creamier than pre-crumbled dry feta.
- Store components separately for meal prep. Dressed salad does not keep well.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal.