Description
Refreshingly vibrant, this Apricot Salad with Spinach, Cherries, Pecans, and Feta Cheese is the perfect summer dish. Bursting with flavors from sweet apricots and cherries, nutty pecans, and creamy feta, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a healthy choice. Ready in just under 20 minutes, it’s ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a light lunch on warm days. With its gluten-free and vegetarian profile, it caters to various dietary preferences while ensuring everyone enjoys the delightful medley of textures and tastes.
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 (or brown sugar)
Instructions
- To make the dressing, whisk together balsamic vinegar and honey until smooth.
- Rinse and dry the spinach. Slice apricots and cherries.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, apricots, cherries, pecans, and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg