Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressin
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing, a perfect blend of fresh, bold flavors and earthy textures. Tender baby spinach serves as the base, complemented by smoky roasted red peppers, tangy feta cheese, and the satisfying crunch of toasted slivered almonds. Thinly sliced red onion adds a sharp, zesty kick, while the star of the dish—a homemade honey balsamic dressing—ties everything together with its sweet and tangy harmony. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing salad is both quick to prepare and visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch, a side dish, or a crowd-pleasing addition to your dinner table. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s a nutritious option that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 2 whole Roasted red peppers
- 0.25 whole Red onion
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the baby spinach thoroughly and pat dry. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
Slice the roasted red peppers into thin strips and add to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a separate small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Add the toasted almonds and crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad.
Toss gently to combine all ingredients and ensure the dressing coats the salad evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.0 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.4 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1674 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 716 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1815 mg | 39% | |
*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.
