Ingredients
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6 cups fresh baby spinach
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1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
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¾ cup pecans (toasted if desired)
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¼ red onion, thinly sliced
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
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1 avocado, diced (optional)
Dressing:
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
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In a large salad bowl, add the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, pecans, and red onion.
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Gently fold in avocado and crumbled feta, if using.
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Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss lightly to combine.
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Serve immediately and enjoy every fresh, delicious bite!
Notes
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Toast the pecans for an extra boost of nutty flavor — just a few minutes in a dry skillet will do!
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Swap feta for goat cheese or leave it out for a vegan version.
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Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas to make it a more filling meal!
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Dress the salad just before serving to keep the spinach crisp and fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-coo
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Spinach strawberry salad, summer salad, strawberry pecan salad, easy healthy salad, gluten-free salad