Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze
Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze is a delightful dish that encapsulates the flavors of summer. Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, this salad combines fresh baby spinach with sweet strawberries and blackberries, crunchy toasted pecans, and creamy feta cheese. Drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze, it’s not just visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for potlucks, summer barbecues, or as a light lunch, this recipe is versatile enough to please any palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 oz Prosciutto (toasted)
- 2/3 cup Pecans (toasted)
- 6 oz Baby Spinach (fresh)
- 3 cups Strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup Blackberries
- 1/3 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Honey (or brown sugar)
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic glaze by simmering balsamic vinegar and honey in a saucepan for about 10 minutes until thickened; let cool.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and toast prosciutto on a baking sheet for 6–8 minutes until crispy. Toast pecans separately for 5–7 minutes or until fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine fresh spinach with sliced strawberries, blackberries, toasted pecans, crumbled feta cheese, and crispy prosciutto.
- Drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze over the salad before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg