Awesome Spinach Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Awesome Spinach Salad, a delightful medley of fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, and tangy crumbled feta cheese. Enhanced with crunchy candied pecans and thinly sliced red onion, this salad is a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. The homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette, made with Dijon mustard and extra-virgin olive oil, ties everything together with a zesty sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy spinach salad is a show-stopping side dish for any occasion or a refreshing light meal. Perfect for summer gatherings, holiday tables, or healthy lunches, this recipe is as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup strawberries
- 0.5 cup blueberries
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup candied pecans
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
Slice the strawberries into thin slices and add them to the spinach along with the blueberries.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons and add them to the salad mixture.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and candied pecans over the top of the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this awesome spinach salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.4 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1545 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.2 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 816 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 601 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
