Craisin and Spinach Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Craisin and Spinach Salad, a refreshing blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that's ready in just 15 minutes! This nutrient-packed salad combines tender baby spinach, tart dried cranberries, creamy crumbled feta, crisp red onions, and crunchy toasted almonds or pecans. Tossed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette infused with Dijon mustard and honey, this salad is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal as a healthy side dish or a light lunch, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a quick, fresh meal idea, this spinach salad will be your go-to for effortless elegance and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup dried cranberries (Craisins)
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cups red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds or pecans, toasted
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Add the dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onions, and toasted almonds to the bowl with the spinach.
In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by combining the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until fully emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious and vibrant Craisin and Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.5 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.5 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2122 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.2 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 919 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 738 mg | 16% | |
*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.
