Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze
Indulge in the refreshing delight of a Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze. This vibrant dish beautifully combines fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and tangy blackberries, creating a flavor explosion that captures the essence of summer. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light meal on its own, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. With crunchy toasted pecans and creamy feta cheese drizzled with a sweet balsamic glaze, every bite offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay prosciutto on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until crispy. Let cool.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pecans for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine balsamic vinegar and honey; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- In a large bowl, mix spinach, strawberries, blackberries, toasted pecans, crumbled feta, and crispy prosciutto.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (300g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg