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Spinach, Berry and Pecan Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

By Kathi & Rachel

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This fresh salad salad is a staple around here!  I make a big batch and have lunch all week!

Fresh Spinach Salad with Creamy dressing

Spinach and berries and balsamic oh my!  All that spring tucked into one big fresh salad…oh and don’t forget the pecans!  And avocado!  And feta!  This is one tasty salad combo and wait until you see how easy the dressing is to make! (I think I just exhausted my exclamation point allotment…so early in the post too…bummer).  I mean bummer!  LOL!!  oops!  ugh…

I used my easy to make Dijon and Lemon Vinaigrette recipe. Swapped out the apple cider vinegar for balsamic and added a half cup strawberries.  Boom, instant Strawberry Vinaigrette!

There are so many ways to switch up this salad with whatever you have on hand.  I make it with diced apple a lot of the times as I always seem to have apples around here.  Switch up your nuts. Ya I said it. Switch…up…your…nuts.  Just do it.  Walnuts, Macadamias, whatever you love in a nut, toss it in there!  (a few more !!!! for your nuts!).

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You could easily add grilled chicken or shrimp to this Fresh Spinach Berry and Pecan Salad!

for a protein and make it a meal…and of course some bread.  Bread is always good with salad. And butta, bread and butta.  There goes my healthy salad.  Oh and wine, you gotta have wine with this right?  I’d pair it with a nice crisp Sauvignon Blanc or even one of those summery dry Rose’ out there right now.  Totally into those lately!  A few more !! for the wine!!

This would be fabulous served with Feta and Herb Crusted Salmon.  You would already have the feta left over from the salad.  How convenient is that?

Or Baked Parmesan and Dijon Crusted Chicken would go great with this salad as well!

 

Spring is in the air and summer is around the corner!

 

Clink!

Kathi!

 

Spinach, Berry and Pecan Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

A fresh and easy salad that can be made a hundred different ways!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh spinach torn into bite sized pieces
  • 8 oz toasted pecans whole or chopped
  • 1/2 pound fresh strawberries plus 1/2 cup for vinaigrette: washed, hulled and cut in half
  • 1/2 pound fresh blackberries washed
  • 1 avocado peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 cup light olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  • Add spinach to large bowl.
  • Top with berries, avocado, cheese and pecans
  • For dressing:
  • Add all ingredients to blender and blend for about 20 seconds or until smooth.
  • Add dressing a tablespoon at a time until desired amount has been added. You will most likely not need all the dressing. Store remaining dressing in the refridgerator for up to 3 days!

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5520IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 3.5mg

 

 

 

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  1. Ingry Espina says

    November 18, 2020 at 9:13 am

    I tried making this yesterday, but I realized you didn’t put how many cups of the strawberry balsamic to add

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      November 18, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      Hi Ingry – Add dressing a couple tablespoons at a time until desired amount has been added. Save the remaining, if any, in refridgerator for up to 3 days. I have updated the recipe card to make it easier to understand. Appreciate the note!

      Reply
  2. Susan says

    April 12, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    Spinach, pecans, and blackberries…Oh My! Then you go and add avocado and Strawberry Balsamic…I am all in! This looks absolutely amazing, can’t wait to try it. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      April 14, 2016 at 4:32 pm

      Thanks Susan! Hope you get a chance to try it!

      Reply
  3. munchies&munchkins says

    April 8, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    5 stars
    This looks fantastic, I love to make salads a little more interesting and that balsamic sounds incredible.

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      April 9, 2016 at 4:50 pm

      The balsamic was really good – kinda surprisingly good! Thanks for the nice note!

      Reply
  4. Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

    April 7, 2016 at 2:11 am

    Ummm, this salad is making me hungry even though I just ate dinner!!!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      April 7, 2016 at 11:20 pm

      Well thats a pretty good compliment! Thanks for the note!

      Reply
  5. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says

    April 7, 2016 at 1:14 am

    I could eat this every.single.day this spring and summer!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      April 7, 2016 at 11:21 pm

      Thanks Gwen! Hope you get a chance to try it!

      Reply
  6. Kim @ Three Olives Branch says

    April 6, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    I am obsessed with balsamic and berries, especially getting into spring right now. This looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      April 7, 2016 at 11:21 pm

      Thanks for the note Kim!

      Reply
  7. Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says

    April 6, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    I love a good salad, but when you pair my favorite things together I am in heaven. I love spinach berries and pecans. I can’t wait to make the dressing!

    Reply
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