Goat Cheese Spinach Salad
Brighten up your table with this Goat Cheese Spinach Salad, a refreshing and elegant combination of flavors that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender baby spinach leaves as the base, this salad is elevated with creamy goat cheese crumbles, juicy fresh strawberries, toasted pecans, and a touch of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, made with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, and savory notes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this delightful recipe is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as a stunning starter for your next gathering. Packed with vibrant colors, wholesome ingredients, and irresistible textures, this Goat Cheese Spinach Salad is a true showstopper!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 4 ounces Goat cheese
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 0.5 cup Pecans
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the baby spinach leaves, strawberries, and red onion.
2. Slice the strawberries into thin slices and set aside.
3. Thinly slice the red onion into small, manageable strips.
4. Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces if it is not pre-crumbled.
5. Lightly toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified. This will be your dressing.
7. In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, toasted pecans, and red onion slices.
8. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
9. Sprinkle the goat cheese crumbles on top of the salad as a finishing touch.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your Goat Cheese Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.2 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.0 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1357 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1240 mg | 26% | |
*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.
