Berry Spinach Salad with Feta and Spiced Pecans

For whatever reason, I often get asked to bring a salad to a party or social gathering. Maybe it’s because salads are so easy to share. This berry salad with spinach, feta and spiced pecans is a crowd-pleasing favorite, and it usually disappears fast from a buffet at a party. Of course, you can also make a smaller version just for yourself or your family. The combination of sweet, crunchy, salty, tangy, creamy and earthy flavors in this salad make it a winner.

To make this salad, start with a bed of your favorite greens. I like to use spinach, butter lettuce and arugula. Layer on sliced strawberries and blueberries, crumbled feta cheese, and spiced pecans. For dressing, I use balsamic glaze, olive oil, salt and pepper. If I have time, I’ll make my own Clean Eating Balsamic Glaze and Sugar & Spice Pecans for this salad.

A salad is only as good as the ingredients you put into it. I always look for a good quality imported feta cheese made from sheep’s milk. This brand is my favorite:

Your salad will be great whatever cheese you use, though, because the combination of flavors is so appealing.

This salad has made an appearance at countless special events: bridal showers, baby blessings, Mother’s Day, Easter, birthdays, and many more. It’s so fresh and yummy, party guests devour it! It’s also perfect for a simple dinner.

Berry Spinach Salad with Feta and Spiced Pecans

Marsha Maxwell

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Easy Dinner Ideas

Servings 2 Serves 2

Calories 185 kcal

Equipment

Qimh Colander collapsible, Colander Strainer Over The Sink Vegetable/Fruit Colanders Strainers With Extendable Handles, Folding Strainer for Kitchen,6 Quart

OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner, Large

AIDEA Wooden Salad Bowl

Oneida Raffia 11 1/2-Inch Stainless Steel Salad Tongs

Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 6) Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set - Easy To Clean, Nesting Bowls for Space Saving Storage, Great for Cooking, Baking, Prepping

Measuring Cups and Magnetic Measuring Spoons Set

Ingredients

  

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• 8 cups salad greens including spinach, butter lettuce, arugula or any combination
• 3 oz. feta cheese preferably sheep or goat's milk
• 3 cups mixed berries sliced strawberries and blueberries
• 1/2 cup chopped glazed pecans such as Sugar & Spice Pecans (click link for recipe)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze such as Clean Eating Balsamic Glaze (click link for recipe)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Place the washed and dried greens in the bottom of a medium salad bowl. Layer on the berries, crumbled feta cheese, and glazed pecans.
• Drizzle the balsamic glaze and olive oil over the salad. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
• Toss lightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 245mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12g

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