Spinach Pecans and Gorgonzola Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this Spinach Pecans and Gorgonzola Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette, a perfect blend of vibrant flavors and textures. Tender baby spinach forms the fresh, green backdrop for crunchy toasted pecans, creamy crumbles of Gorgonzola cheese, and thin slices of tangy red onion. The star of the dish, a homemade sherry vinaigrette, infuses every bite with a delightful balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes, thanks to the combination of sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant salad is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or an impressive side dish at your next gathering. Bursting with nutrients and gourmet flair, it’s a timeless crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Pecans
- 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 unit Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
- 6 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate to cool.
Add the toasted pecans, Gorgonzola cheese, and thinly sliced red onions to the salad bowl with the spinach.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the sherry vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 225.5 g | 289% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 29.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 4643 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 65.4 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1539 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 760 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.
