Spinach Cashew Salad
Brighten up your table with this irresistibly vibrant Spinach Cashew Salad, a perfect blend of flavors and textures! Featuring tender baby spinach as the base, this nutrient-packed dish is elevated with sweet bursts of dried cranberries, the satisfying crunch of toasted cashews, and the subtle tang of thinly sliced red onions. The homemade dressing, a delightful combination of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, ties it all together with a harmonious balance of sweet and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy, wholesome recipe is perfect as a light lunch, a stunning side dish, or an effortless addition to your dinner party spread. Enjoy this healthy, fresh, and flavorful salad that’s packed with protein, fiber, and a whole lot of deliciousness! Keywords: spinach cashew salad, healthy spinach salad, easy no-cook salad, homemade salad dressing recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 0.75 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1.5 teaspoons honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Toast the raw cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Thinly slice the red onion into small strips. Add the sliced onion to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries and toasted cashews over the spinach and onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine and ensure the dressing coats all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Spinach Cashew Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.0 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 880 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.4 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 681 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.
