Strawberry Spinach Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Balsamic Dressing
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1 cup balsamic vinegar
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¼ cup honey or brown sugar
→ Spinach Strawberry Salad
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300 g baby spinach, fresh
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3 cups strawberries, cleaned, hulled and sliced
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1 cup blueberries
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⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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1 cup pecans, toasted, some chopped
# Instructions:
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In a small saucepan, heat balsamic vinegar and honey over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens and reduces by about half (approximately 10 minutes).
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Remove from heat and pour the balsamic glaze into a heat-proof bowl to cool. The glaze will thicken further as it cools. Ideal consistency should coat the back of a spoon without becoming overly thick.
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In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients except the pecans. Toss gently to combine.
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Divide the salad into individual serving bowls. Top each serving with whole and chopped toasted pecans. Drizzle with the prepared balsamic glaze.
# Notes:
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This refreshing salad combines the sweetness of seasonal berries with savory feta and crunchy pecans, all enhanced by a homemade balsamic glaze.