Description
A quick and refreshing salad featuring spinach, strawberries, and a sweet balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or date syrup
- 10 oz fresh baby spinach
- 3 cups strawberries, cleaned and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- ⅓ cup crumbled cheese (optional)
- 1 cup pecans, toasted (some chopped)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and maple syrup.
- Heat over medium heat, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to simmer. Stir until the mixture thickens and reduces by about half (10–12 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool. The glaze will thicken further as it cools.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, blueberries, and cheese (if using). Toss gently.
- Divide into individual serving bowls.
- Top each serving with toasted pecans.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness of the glaze to your taste.
- Use plant-based cheese for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop and Toss
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Strawberry Spinach Salad, Quick Salad, Balsamic Glaze, Healthy Recipe