Spinach Pineapple Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with irresistible flavor, this Spinach Pineapple Salad is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Featuring crisp baby spinach leaves, juicy fresh pineapple chunks, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad is a tropical-inspired delight. A sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese and crunchy toasted almonds adds richness and texture, while thinly sliced red onion provides a subtle bite. The homemade dressing, a luscious blend of extra virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice, white balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a light, citrusy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing salad is ideal as a standout side dish or a light, healthy lunch. Perfect for any time of year, it’s a celebration of fresh flavors in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.25 small red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup toasted almonds, sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1.5 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1.5 teaspoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach leaves, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Dice the fresh pineapple into bite-sized chunks and add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add them to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and separate the rings before adding them to the bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, white balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss all the ingredients until evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1115 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.6 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1985 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 767 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1354 mg | 29% | |
*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.
