Fruited Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Fruited Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, a refreshing medley of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Packed with nutrient-rich fresh spinach, juicy strawberries, plump blueberries, and zesty mandarin orange segments, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. The addition of crunchy toasted almonds or pecans, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and a touch of sharp red onion creates the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Topped with a homemade honey mustard dressing, made with golden honey, tangy apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a light lunch, a side dish, or a dinner party centerpiece, this spin on a classic spinach salad is a must-try for lovers of seasonal ingredients and bold flavors.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 6 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup Strawberries
• 1 cup Blueberries
• 1 cup Mandarin orange segments (drained if canned)
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Sliced almonds or pecans (toasted)
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Wash and pat dry the spinach leaves, then place them in a large salad bowl.

2. Slice the strawberries into thin slices and add them to the bowl along with the blueberries and mandarin orange segments.

3. Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad for a hint of sharpness.

4. Sprinkle the toasted almonds or pecans and crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.

5. In a small mixing bowl or jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

6. Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well blended, or shake vigorously if using a jar.

7. Drizzle the honey mustard dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.

8. Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and coat them with dressing.

9. Serve immediately and enjoy your Fruited Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (240.7g)

Calories		365
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		26.0 g	33%
	Saturated Fat	5.3 g	26%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		17 mg	6%
Sodium		446 mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate		29.4 g	11%
	Dietary Fiber	4.8 g	17%
	Total Sugars	20.9 g
Protein		7.5 g	15%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		179 mg	14%
Iron		1.7 mg	9%
Potassium		418 mg	9%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 932 cal (61.2%%)

Protein: 119 cal (7.9%%)

Carbs: 470 cal (30.9%%)