Description
A refreshing summer salad combining fresh spinach with juicy berries, citrus, crunchy pecans, tangy feta, and a sweet-tangy honey-balsamic dressing. Perfect as a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- Dressing:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Assemble the salad:
- In a large salad bowl, add the fresh spinach leaves as the base.
- Top with blueberries, raspberries, mandarin orange segments, chopped pecans, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle the honey-balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing side or main dish.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh berries and ingredients. Salad can be prepared ahead without dressing; add dressing just before serving to keep spinach crisp.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 8g