Raspberry Baby Spinach Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Raspberry Baby Spinach Salad—an irresistible blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that’s perfect for any occasion. Tender baby spinach serves as the base, adorned with juicy fresh raspberries, creamy crumbled feta cheese, crunchy toasted sliced almonds, and a pop of mild sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. The real magic lies in the homemade balsamic vinaigrette, a harmonious mixture of olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard that ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and healthy salad is ideal as a light lunch or elegant side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or seafood. Bursting with color and texture, it’s a refreshing way to enjoy seasonal produce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, fresh raspberries, crumbled feta cheese, toasted sliced almonds, and thinly sliced red onion.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring that all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side or light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.9 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.3 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1982 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.9 g | ||
| Protein | 19.3 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 622 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 443 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.
