Spinach Fig and Goat Cheese Salad with Orange Honey Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Fig and Goat Cheese Salad with Orange Honey Dressing, a perfect blend of fresh, sweet, and tangy flavors! Crisp baby spinach is topped with luscious fresh figs, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and optional toasted pecans for a delightful crunch. The star of the dish is the homemade orange honey dressing, made with freshly squeezed orange juice, golden honey, and a touch of olive oil and white wine vinegar, delivering an irresistible citrusy sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this stunning salad is a show-stopper for dinner parties, a light lunch, or as an elegant side dish. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients and gourmet flavors, it’s a nutritious and delicious addition to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 6 Fresh figs
- 4 oz Goat cheese
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 3 tbsp Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp White wine vinegar
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Pecans (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach. Add the spinach to a large salad bowl or serving platter.
Slice the fresh figs into quarters and distribute them evenly over the spinach.
Crumble the goat cheese into small chunks and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh orange juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
Drizzle the orange honey dressing over the salad just before serving.
If desired, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly before adding them as a garnish to the salad.
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients or leave it arranged for a more visually appealing presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1393 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.2 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1809 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.3 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 418 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1662 mg | 35% | |
*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.
