Spinach Cherry Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Cherry Salad, a perfect blend of fresh, tangy, and creamy flavors. Featuring tender baby spinach, juicy fresh cherries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds, this recipe offers a delightful mix of textures in every bite. Thinly sliced red onion adds a hint of sharpness, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, sweetened with a touch of honey, ties everything together with a luscious balance of sweet and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, this easy-to-make salad shines as a light lunch, elegant side dish, or refreshing addition to any dinner table. Try this wholesome, flavor-packed recipe today and impress your taste buds with its fresh summer-inspired flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh cherries
- 0.5 cup goat cheese
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and gently pat dry the baby spinach leaves to remove any excess moisture.
Pit the cherries and slice them in half.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons, depending on preference.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Whisk together or shake the jar until emulsified.
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cherries, red onion, and toasted almonds.
Crumble the goat cheese over the salad.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.7 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1393 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 481 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 759 mg | 16% | |
*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.
