Spinach Salad Blues
Brighten up your table with the irresistible flavors of Spinach Salad Blues, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. This recipe combines tender baby spinach leaves with juicy bursts of fresh blueberries, creamy crumbled blue cheese, and the rich crunch of toasted pecans. Delicately layered with thinly sliced red onions for a subtle bite, this salad is elevated by a silky homemade honey-balsamic vinaigrette that's sweet, tangy, and perfectly balanced. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with superfoods, this salad is the perfect side dish or light main course for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a simple, wholesome meal, this spinach salad with blueberries and blue cheese is sure to impress both your taste buds and your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup Fresh blueberries
- 0.5 cup Crumbled blue cheese
- 0.33 cup Pecans (toasted)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Gently rinse the blueberries under cold water and drain. Add the blueberries to the salad bowl on top of the spinach.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before adding them to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle the slices over the salad.
Top the salad with the crumbled blue cheese for a creamy, tangy bite.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the honey-balsamic vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving.
Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients in the dressing, serve immediately, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.6 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 1631 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.4 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 499 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1260 mg | 27% | |
*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.
