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Strawberry Spinach Salad with pecans and balsamic dressing

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Dressing


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Description

  • This is a simple recipe for a crowd-pleasing salad that you can make in minutes!

Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 1/4 cup sliced strawberries
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • salt and pepper

For the Dressing

  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey (use agave nectar for a vegan salad)
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic

Instructions

  1. Place the spinach, strawberries, and onion in a large salad bowl. Set aside.
  2. Toss the pecan halves with the oil and cinnamon. Toast in a small pan over medium low heat until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.
  3. Add the pecans to the salad.
  4. To make the dressing, place all of the ingredients in a jar with a tight lid and shake until well-combined. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season well with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: recipes
  • Method: prep
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 7 grams
  • Fat: 27 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 3.2 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 11.5 grams
  • Fiber: 3.1 grams
  • Protein: 2.9 grams