Spinach Raspberry and Toasted Pecan Salad
Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly fresh, this Spinach Raspberry and Toasted Pecan Salad is the perfect balance of flavors and textures for any occasion. Crisp baby spinach forms the base of this vibrant dish, beautifully complemented by juicy, jewel-like raspberries, buttery toasted pecans, and creamy crumbled goat cheese. A homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette, whisked to perfection with Dijon mustard for a subtle kick, ties everything together with a sweet-savory finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant salad is a fantastic choice for a healthy lunch, a starter for dinner parties, or a refreshing addition to any holiday table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 0.5 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pecan halves to the skillet and toast for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure they don’t burn. Remove from the heat and let them cool.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
Step 3: In a large salad bowl, add the baby spinach, fresh raspberries, and cooled toasted pecans.
Step 4: Crumble the goat cheese over the top of the salad.
Step 5: Just before serving, drizzle the honey balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Step 6: Serve immediately and enjoy your Spinach Raspberry and Toasted Pecan Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1679 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.1 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.3 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1408 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 469 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 770 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.
