Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans: A Delicious Delight!
Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans is a refreshing, light, and flavorful salad that’s perfect for any occasion. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the secret to the best dressing. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Ranch Potatoes and Keto Hibiscus Lime Sparkling Water.
Why This Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans: A Delicious Delight! Is Pure Comfort
- Light and refreshing
- Easy to make
- Flavorful dressing
- Perfect for any meal
What You'll Need for Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans: A Delicious Delight!
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Fresh spinach
- Strawberries
- Pecans
- Balsamic vinegar
- Honey
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: Goat cheese
- Optional: Red onion
- Optional: Bacon
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Strawberries: Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Salad spinner — Ensures spinach is dry and ready for dressing → See on Amazon
- High-quality olive oil — Enhances the flavor of the dressing → See on Amazon
How to Make Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans: A Delicious Delight!
- Step 1: Wash and dry spinach. Hull and slice strawberries. Toast pecans.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, and pecans.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Step 4: Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans: A Delicious Delight!
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overdress the salad. Start with less dressing and add more if needed.
- Tip: For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or salmon.
- Tip: Make the dressing ahead of time to save time.
Storing & Reheating Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans: A Delicious Delight!
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the dressing up to 1 day ahead.
Freezing Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans: A Delicious Delight!
Not recommended.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not applicable. Microwave: Not applicable.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a tangier dressing, add a splash of red wine vinegar.
- Best substitution: Substitute feta cheese for goat cheese.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the salad up to 1 hour ahead. Add dressing just before serving.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the dressing is too tart, add more honey to balance the flavor.
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Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans: A Delicious Delight!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Fresh spinach
- Strawberries
- Pecans
Seasonings
- Balsamic vinegar
- Honey
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Toppings
- Goat cheese
- Red onion
- Bacon
Instructions
- Step 1: Wash and dry spinach. Hull and slice strawberries. Toast pecans.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, and pecans.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Step 4: Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a tangier dressing, add a splash of red wine vinegar.
- Best substitution: Substitute feta cheese for goat cheese.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the salad up to 1 hour ahead. Add dressing just before serving.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the dressing is too tart, add more honey to balance the flavor.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended.
- Oven reheat: Not applicable.
- Microwave reheat: Not applicable.
- Make ahead: Prepare the dressing up to 1 day ahead.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 2g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans: A Delicious Delight! FAQs
Yes, prepare the salad up to 1 hour ahead. Add dressing just before serving.
Overdressing the salad can make it soggy. Start with less dressing and add more if needed.
No, freezing can damage the texture of the spinach and strawberries.
No, the air fryer is not suitable for making salads.
Feta cheese is a good substitute for goat cheese.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans: A Delicious Delight! and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
