Spinach and Pecan Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach and Pecan Salad, a wholesome blend of fresh baby spinach, sweet dried cranberries, creamy goat cheese, and toasted pecans for a satisfying crunch. Thinly sliced red onion adds a zesty bite, while a homemade apple cider vinaigrette—featuring olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard—ties it all together with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes, this delightful salad is as easy to prepare as it is stunning to serve. Ideal as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish, it’s guaranteed to impress at your next dinner party or holiday gathering. Healthy, flavorful, and packed with texture, this spinach salad recipe is your new go-to for simple elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup pecans
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place a dry skillet over medium heat and add the pecans. Toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Thinly slice the red onion. Crumble the goat cheese if it is not pre-crumbled.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and sliced red onion.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Top the salad with crumbled goat cheese and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1997 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.5 g | 210% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.8 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1990 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.8 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 656 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.
