Strawberry Blackberry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze
This strawberry blackberry spinach salad is a fresh, colorful mix of sweet berries, crisp spinach, creamy feta, and crunchy pecans, drizzled with tangy balsamic glaze for a quick and vibrant side or light main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings (side) or 2 servings (main)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 5–6 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2–3 tbsp balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: 1 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
- Optional: pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Arrange baby spinach in a large serving bowl or platter.
- Top with sliced strawberries and whole blackberries.
- Sprinkle toasted pecans over the salad.
- Crumble feta evenly across the top.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze in a thin zigzag; add olive oil if desired.
- Season with black pepper (optional) and serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap pecans for candied walnuts or almonds for added sweetness.
- Replace feta with goat cheese for a creamier texture.
- Add avocado or grilled chicken for a heartier main dish.
- Thinly sliced red onion adds a sharp flavor contrast.
- Homemade balsamic glaze: simmer balsamic vinegar until reduced and thickened, adding honey for sweetness if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 side serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
