Description
A fresh and vibrant salad made with spinach, juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, crunchy pecans, and a tangy balsamic dressing that brings everything together beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fresh spinach
- 1½ cups strawberries, sliced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled white cheese
- ½ cup candied pecans
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools needed for preparation.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocado slices, red onion, crumbled cheese, and candied pecans.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing evenly over the salad.
- Gently toss all ingredients until well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding extra cheese or pecans if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy fresh.
Notes
- Add dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp.
- Slice avocado at the last moment to prevent browning.
- Use fresh, firm strawberries for best texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: strawberry spinach salad, fresh salad, healthy salad, spinach salad, fruit salad