Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta & Candied Nuts
Fresh, bright, and full of texture, this Strawberry Spinach Salad is one of those recipes that feels both refreshing and comforting at the same time. Sweet strawberries, salty feta, crunchy nuts, and a fresh basil balsamic vinaigrette come together for the perfect balance of flavours. This is the kind of salad that disappears quickly at barbecues, brunches, and summer dinners.
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
0 min
Serves
Ingredients
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The Salad
- 5–6 cupsfresh baby spinach
- 2 cupsfresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cupcrumbled feta cheese
- ½ cupcandied pecans or walnuts
- thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- fresh basil leaves, torn or thinly sliced
Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ¼ cupolive oil
- 2 tbspbalsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsphoney or maple syrup
- 1 tspDijon mustard
- 2–3 tbspfresh basil, finely chopped
- to tastesalt and pepper
Ingredients
The Salad
- 5–6 cupsfresh baby spinach
- 2 cupsfresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cupcrumbled feta cheese
- ½ cupcandied pecans or walnuts
- thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- fresh basil leaves, torn or thinly sliced
Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ¼ cupolive oil
- 2 tbspbalsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsphoney or maple syrup
- 1 tspDijon mustard
- 2–3 tbspfresh basil, finely chopped
- to tastesalt and pepper
Instructions
Make the Dressing
- 1
Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or shake in a mason jar until fully combined.
Build the Salad
- 1
In a large serving bowl, layer the spinach, strawberries, feta, candied nuts, red onion, and fresh basil.
Dress & Serve
- 1
Drizzle with basil balsamic vinaigrette just before serving. Toss lightly and serve immediately.
Melissa's Notes
Fresh basil adds a beautiful brightness to the balsamic dressing. Candied pecans give the salad the perfect sweet crunch. Add grilled chicken for a heartier meal. Best served fresh once dressed. This salad pairs beautifully with summer dinners or brunch spreads.
Nutrition Information
Per serving — based on 4 servings
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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