Special Occasion Spinach Salad
Elevate your next gathering with this vibrant and flavorful Special Occasion Spinach Salad, a show-stopping dish that combines fresh, nutrient-packed baby spinach with the sweet juiciness of sliced strawberries, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and the irresistible crunch of toasted pecans. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle zing, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette—crafted with olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic—ties it all together with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this elegant salad is a breeze to prepare and ideal for dinner parties, holiday feasts, or any time you want to impress without the stress. Perfect for spring and summer menus, this spinach salad is as delicious as it is beautiful, making it a must-have for your recipe repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 0.5 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 0.5 cup toasted pecans
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
Add the sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pecans, and thinly sliced red onion on top of the spinach.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Special Occasion Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.0 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.7 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1274 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 679 mg | 14% | |
*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.
