California Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing California Spinach Salad, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors! Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy strawberries, zesty mandarin oranges, and creamy avocado, this salad bursts with freshness in every bite. Toasted sliced almonds and crumbled goat cheese add crunch and a luxurious texture, while a homemade honey-balsamic vinaigrette ties it all together with a sweet and savory touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for light lunches, dinner parties, or as a stunning side dish. Healthy, colorful, and satisfying, this easy spinach salad will become your new go-to for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (drained if canned)
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the baby spinach thoroughly under cold water and pat it dry using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towels. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Add the sliced strawberries, mandarin oranges, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion to the spinach in the bowl.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool before adding to the salad.
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your California Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1714 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.7 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1487 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.0 g | ||
| Protein | 46.1 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 662 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 2024 mg | 43% | |
*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.
