Spinach Strawberry Salad With Feta: A Sweet & Savory Side
A vibrant salad combining sweet strawberries, creamy feta, and a tangy poppy seed dressing. Toasted pecans add crunch, while red onion is mellowed for balance. Perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Toasting, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Raw pecans, 3/4 cup
Small red onion, 1/2 (very thinly sliced)
Fresh baby spinach, 10 oz
Strawberries, 1 quart (hulled, quartered)
Crumbled feta cheese, 3/4 cup (block-style preferred)
Balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup
Extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons
Honey, 1 tablespoon
Poppy seeds, 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 8–10 minutes. Cool and chop.
Very thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, strawberries, and crumbled feta.
In a small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and poppy seeds to make the dressing.
Add soaked onion and toasted pecans to the salad. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
Notes
For creamier feta texture, crumble it yourself from a block.
Soaking the onion is crucial to mellow its bite.
Arugula can be substituted for half the spinach if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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