Curried Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Curried Spinach Salad—a delightful fusion of crisp textures and bold, aromatic spices. This unique recipe combines nutrient-rich baby spinach, tart Granny Smith apple slices, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted almonds, all brought together with a creamy curry-infused yogurt dressing. Perfectly balanced with hints of honey, lemon juice, and a touch of spice, this salad is a quick and refreshing dish that comes together in just 15 minutes. Ideal as a light lunch, a vibrant starter, or a colorful side dish, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy yet indulgent meal option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 1 whole Granny Smith apple
- 0.25 whole Red onion
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Toasted almonds (sliced or chopped)
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Core and thinly slice the Granny Smith apple. Add the slices to the spinach.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl with the spinach and apples.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries and toasted almonds over the top of the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, curry powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., add more curry powder for extra flavor or honey for sweetness).
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until the spinach is evenly coated.
Serve immediately, either as is or with optional garnishes like extra almonds or cranberries on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.2 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2148 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.1 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1449 mg | 31% | |
*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.
