Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

This strawberry spinach salad with balsamic is a great easy summer dish with many options for mixing and matching. Plus, the salad looks pretty fancy. You can throw in any summer fruit or berry with this mix. Blueberries and raspberries are a good choice, as are blackberries later in the season. The nuts are optional, but pecans or roasted almonds add a little crunch and more protein!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 491 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• ½ cup olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 bunch fresh spinach
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• ½ cup raw pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine spinach, strawberries, Gorgonzola cheese, and pecans in a large bowl.

Step 2

Stir together balsamic vinegar and honey in a medium bowl; slowly stream in olive oil while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Drizzle dressing over spinach mixture just before serving.