Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze
Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Balsamic Glaze is a refreshing dish that blends vibrant seasonal ingredients into a delightful medley. This salad features fresh strawberries and blackberries, crunchy toasted pecans, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a tangy homemade balsamic glaze. Perfect for summer picnics or as a light lunch, this salad not only tantalizes the taste buds but also adds a pop of color to your table. With minimal prep time and versatile serving options, it’s an easy addition to any meal that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic glaze by simmering balsamic vinegar and honey in a saucepan until thickened (about 10 minutes). Cool.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toast prosciutto on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until crispy and toast pecans for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, blackberries, feta, toasted pecans, and crispy prosciutto.
- Drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze over the salad before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg