15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad: The 15-Minute Magic Trick

Okay, but like, have you ever needed a salad that feels like a total party in your mouth but takes, like, no time at all? Because same. I mean, who wants to spend hours chopping veggies when you could whip something up in 15 minutes? Let’s chat about this Strawberry Spinach Salad that’s basically my go-to. Seriously, it’s a gem.

Okay, Let’s Talk Ingredients

So, you know when you’re in the grocery store and just wandering around like a lost puppy? That’s me about 90% of the time. But for this salad, here’s what you wanna grab:

– 1 cup balsamic vinegar (make sure it’s a good one—life’s too short for bad vinegar)
– 1/4 cup honey (or brown sugar if you’re feeling wild)
– 10 oz baby spinach (fresh, please—no sad, wilted greens)
– 3 cups strawberries (hulled and sliced—don’t skip this part; we’re not savages)
– 1 cup blueberries (yasss, the more berries, the better)
– 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled, because who doesn’t like some salty goodness?)
– 1 cup pecans (toasted, some chopped because we’re fancy like that)

Honestly, this grocery list is just a vibe. Just picture me at the store, throwing random berry packages into my cart like it’s a game show and I’m winning.

So Here’s Why I Make This Constantly

Okay, storytime! So last summer, I had a bunch of friends over for a BBQ, and I wanted to impress everyone (because, let’s be real, I’m like a salad savant). I threw together this salad last minute, and OMG, everybody was raving about it. Like, I thought they were gonna fight over the bowl. I mean, what’s not to love? Strawberries, feta, pecans? It’s like a love letter to your taste buds. Now, I make it for everything. Birthdays, holidays, or just ‘cause I wanna feel like a salad wizard.

The One Trick That Changes Everything

Alright, listen. The dressing? It’s where the magic happens. Mix that balsamic and honey real good. I usually shake ‘em up in a jar (makes me feel like I’m on a cooking show). Then drizzle it all over the salad right before serving. It’s like the final touch that makes people go, “Whoa, what’s this sorcery?”

Don’t Mess This Up (My Top Tips)

1. Don’t drown it in dressing—a little goes a long way. Just enough to coat.
2. Wash your spinach—no one wants grit in their salad. Trust me, you’ll be forever haunted by a rogue piece of dirt.
3. Serve it immediately—otherwise the spinach gets all sad and soggy and who wants that?

How to Keep Them From Disappearing (Or, How to Store Them)

So, listen, this salad is best fresh. But if you have leftovers (lol, sure), store the dressing separately. That way, the spinach stays crisp and doesn’t turn into mush. Just toss it all together right before you want to eat again!

If You Liked This, You’ll Probably Like These Too

Okay, so if this salad vibe is up your alley, you have to try my Mediterranean Chickpea Salad or my Caprese Pasta Salad. Both are quick, fresh, and fab. Like, you’re gonna thank me later.

So, what’s your fave go-to salad? Do you love berries as much as I do? Let’s hear it! 🍓🥗