Spinach Red Cabbage Salad with Orange Dressing
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Spinach Red Cabbage Salad with Orange Dressing! This wholesome dish combines tender baby spinach, crunchy shredded red cabbage, and sweet carrots, all tossed in a zesty, homemade orange dressing made with freshly squeezed orange juice and zest, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard. Topped with toasted slivered almonds and creamy feta cheese, this salad offers the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it's a quick, healthy, and dazzling option for any meal. Perfect as a light lunch, a colorful side, or the centerpiece of a festive spread, this antioxidant-rich salad is sure to impress. Try it today for a fresh twist on your salad game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 medium (shredded) Carrot
- 1 large (for juice and zest) Orange
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cups Almonds (slivered)
- 0.25 cups (crumbled) Feta cheese
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly, and place it in a large salad bowl.
Shred the red cabbage and carrot and add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Zest the orange and set aside the zest. Then, juice the orange into a small mixing bowl.
In the mixing bowl with the orange juice, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed. Add orange zest to the dressing and mix well.
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and aromatic. Let cool slightly.
Drizzle the orange dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with toasted almonds and crumbled feta cheese for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant Spinach Red Cabbage Salad with Orange Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
899 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.6 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1906 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 542 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1096 mg | 23% | |
*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.
