Raspberry and Spinach Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Raspberry and Spinach Salad, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors! This vibrant dish features tender baby spinach leaves, juicy fresh raspberries, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, all complemented by the crunch of toasted sliced almonds and the subtle sharpness of thinly sliced red onions. A drizzle of homemade balsamic vinaigrette, infused with a hint of honey and Dijon mustard, ties it all together for a perfectly balanced salad. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with color and texture, this salad is ideal as a light main course or an impressive side dish. It's a wholesome, crowd-pleasing option that's as nutritious as it is delicious—perfect for summer gatherings, weeknight dinners, or even meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach leaves, and place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the raspberries carefully and let them drain on a paper towel.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant. Allow them to cool before adding to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl along with the spinach.
In a small bowl or jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until the dressing is well emulsified.
Add the raspberries, crumbled feta cheese, and cooled almonds to the salad bowl on top of the spinach and onions.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss to combine, making sure not to crush the raspberries.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.4 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.1 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3383 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 53.9 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1555 mg | 120% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1036 mg | 22% | |
*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.
