Description
Refresh your summer meals with the vibrant Apricot Salad with Spinach, Cherries, Pecans, and Feta Cheese. This delightful dish combines sweet apricots and cherries with the savory tang of feta cheese, all on a bed of fresh spinach. The addition of crunchy pecans adds texture and flavor, creating a salad that is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a light lunch, this salad is gluten-free and vegetarian, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. Whether served individually or as a shareable bowl at gatherings, this salad will impress your family and friends while keeping you healthy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups apricots (cored and sliced)
- 2 cups fresh cherries (cored and halved)
- 4 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together balsamic vinegar and honey in a mixing bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine fresh baby spinach with sliced apricots and halved cherries.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped pecans over the salad.
- Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving, tossing gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg