Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic dressing
This Strawberry Spinach Salad recipe pairs fresh spinach with sweet strawberries, gorgonzola cheese and an easy balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Perfect for a side salad or a light spring or summer meal.
Servings: 6
Cost: $10
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 10 oz fresh baby spinach rinsed in cold water and dried
- 5 large strawberries sliced thin
- 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 1 cup toasted pecans chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the spinach and sliced strawberries to a large bowl
- Add the toasted pecans and Gorgonzola cheese
- In a separate bowl, whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and pepper together until well combined
- Pour some of the dressing over salad , and toss to coat. Serve more dressing on the side
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Notes
Toast pecans in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes for added flavor. Optional, but adds extra flavor.
You can sub goat cheese, Feta cheese or Parmesan cheese for the Gorgonzola and use a store-bought dressing if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4588IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 2mg