A fresh, vibrant, Strawberry Spinach Salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing, candied pecans, and insanely delicious flavors!
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I’ve made several versions of Strawberry Spinach Salad over the years, but this by far is my favorite! It includes fresh strawberries, salty feta cheese, candied pecans, and an easy homemade balsamic vinaigrette. The textures and flavors are insanely delicious and complement each other perfectly! It reminds you of a fancy salad that you’d get at a cafe, but you can make it at home for a fraction of the cost. This is one of those “summer” salads that I could literally eat all year long!
“I loved every part of this salad. The balsamic vinaigrette was perfect. I made mine exactly as the recipe stated and it was perfect. My husband doesn’t like feta so I left that off of his, but he loved it too. I will definitely make this again.”
Kate
Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
The dressing for this strawberry salad is probably my favorite part…okay, it’s actually tied with the candied pecans! I started with Beth’s easy homemade balsamic vinaigrette and made one adjustment by replacing the mayonnaise with honey for a slightly sweeter taste. The results – absolutely amazing! It adds a tangy-sweet balance that brings out the sweetness of the strawberries and the saltiness of the feta in the best way.
You can certainly use a store-bought balsamic vinaigrette if you don’t have a well-stocked pantry with all the necessary ingredients on hand, but I promise this homemade balsamic vinaigrette will taste wayyy better! I highly recommend you give it a try! 😉
Budget-Friendly Tips
- If chopped nuts are a little too costly at your local store, toast up some day-old bread to use in place of the chopped pecans, similar to our Panzanella salad.
- To bulk up the salad and make it stretch a little further, add your favorite pasta like penne or bow-tie pasta.