Spinach Fruit Salad with Pomegranate Citrus Vinaigrette
Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Spinach Fruit Salad with Pomegranate Citrus Vinaigrette is a refreshing fusion of sweet, tangy, and nutty notes. Featuring tender spinach leaves as a nutritious base, this salad is loaded with fresh strawberries, juicy blueberries, mandarin orange segments, crunchy pomegranate seeds, and toasted pecans for a delightful texture combination. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, savory touch that perfectly balances the flavors. The star of the dish is the homemade pomegranate citrus vinaigrette, a zesty blend of pomegranate and orange juices, red wine vinegar, honey, and olive oil, bringing the perfect tangy bite to each forkful. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant salad makes a stunning side dish or a light, healthy main course. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you want to elevate your greens, this recipe is as beautiful as it is delicious!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments
- 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
- 0.5 cup toasted pecan halves
- 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the sliced strawberries, blueberries, mandarin orange segments, pomegranate seeds, and toasted pecan halves to the bowl with the spinach.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the pomegranate juice, orange juice, red wine vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
Drizzle the pomegranate citrus vinaigrette over the salad right before serving, tossing gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, tangy flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1334 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.2 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.8 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1861 mg | 40% | |
*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.
