Spinach and Kale Salad
Brighten up your plate with this vibrant Spinach and Kale Salad, a nutrient-packed dish that's as nourishing as it is delicious! Featuring tender baby spinach and hearty kale, this salad is studded with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy sliced almonds, and sweet dried cranberries for a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The zesty homemade dressing—made with lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard—brings a perfect balance of tangy and sweet to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy salad is a wholesome option for a light lunch or a colorful side dish. Whether you're looking for a healthy meal or a crowd-pleasing recipe, this salad is sure to impress! Keywords: Spinach and Kale Salad, healthy salad recipe, quick and easy salad, homemade dressing, nutrient-packed salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups Kale leaves, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach leaves and kale leaves thoroughly using a salad spinner or patting them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Place the spinach and chopped kale in a large salad bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced almonds, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the greens.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Gently toss the salad with tongs or your hands to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Serve immediately as a refreshing and nutritious side or main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.2 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1465 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 562 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2221 mg | 47% | |
*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.
