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Strawberry spinach salad with warm brown butter dressing

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Warm Brown Butter Dressing

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This simple salad of baby spinach, sliced strawberries, toasted nuts and feta cheese is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for summer. Plus, the warm brown butter dressing is a wonderful surprise!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 202
Author Annalise

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary
  • Pinch of salt

Salad:

  • 4 cups loosely packed baby spinach
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan set over medium low heat. Continue to cook butter, stirring frequently, until butter turns golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in balsamic vinegar, honey, rosemary and salt. Cool slightly.
  • To assemble the salad, toss the baby spinach, strawberries, nuts, feta cheese, and warm dressing in a large bowl. Serve immediately.

Notes

NOTES:
  • If dressing cools and hardens, rewarm in a microwave in 10 second bursts.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3207IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg