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Fresh strawberry spinach salad topped with sliced strawberries, feta cheese, red onion, and balsamic dressing with optional balsamic glaze drizzle.

Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Glaze

This Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Glaze is fresh, colorful, and loaded with bright flavor. Sweet strawberries, creamy feta, crisp spinach, and tangy balsamic dressing create an easy restaurant-style salad perfect for warm-weather meals, cookouts, and quick lunches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Sides
Cuisine: American, mediterranean-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze optional
  • 1/4 cup candied pecans or walnuts optional but highly recommended
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large salad bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Salad tongs

Method
 

Prep
  1. Wash and dry spinach thoroughly
  2. Slice strawberries
  3. Thinly slice red onion
  4. Crumble feta cheese if using a block
  5. Prepare balsamic vinaigrette if homemade
Instructions
  1. Add fresh spinach to a large serving bowl.
  2. Top the spinach with sliced strawberries, red onion, feta cheese, and candied pecans if using.
  3. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette evenly over the salad.
  4. Toss lightly until everything is coated without bruising the spinach.
  5. Finish with a light drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor and presentation if desired.
  6. Add fresh cracked black pepper before serving.

Notes

  • A drizzle of balsamic glaze at the end adds incredible sweet tangy flavor
  • Candied pecans add crunch and make the salad feel more complete
  • Goat cheese can be substituted for feta if preferred
  • Serve immediately after dressing for the freshest texture
  • Fresh strawberries work best because frozen strawberries release too much moisture