Spinach Cranberry Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with flavor, this Spinach Cranberry Salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Featuring tender baby spinach leaves, tart dried cranberries, crunchy sliced almonds, and creamy crumbled feta, this salad offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes. Thinly sliced red onion adds a sharp bite, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette made with olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and a touch of seasoning ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring zero cooking, this versatile dish is ideal as a light lunch, refreshing side, or even a festive potluck favorite. Elevate your salad game with this vibrant, nutrient-packed recipe today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, add the fresh baby spinach leaves, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to combine.
In a small mixing bowl or a mason jar, prepare the dressing by combining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together or shake well until fully emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a light meal or a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2056 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.3 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1847 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.6 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.8 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.7 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 784 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1959 mg | 42% | |
*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.
