Spinach Salad W Strawberries Lemon Verbena and Candied Walnuts
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Lemon Verbena, and Candied Walnuts—an irresistible blend of vibrant colors and bold flavors. Crisp, nutrient-packed spinach forms the base, topped with juicy strawberries, crunchy candied walnuts, and the zesty herbal touch of lemon verbena leaves. A homemade lemon vinaigrette featuring olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is a delightful medley of textures and tastes, perfect for a light lunch or as a stunning side dish for festive gatherings. Keywords: spinach salad, strawberries, candied walnuts, lemon verbena, homemade vinaigrette.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach
- 1.5 cups Fresh strawberries
- 0.75 cup Candied walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Lemon verbena leaves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse the fresh spinach thoroughly and pat dry. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
2. Wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and slice them thinly. Add the sliced strawberries to the salad bowl.
3. Roughly chop the candied walnuts for smaller, bite-sized pieces (optional). Add the walnuts to the bowl.
4. Finely chop or tear the lemon verbena leaves and sprinkle them over the salad mixture. They will add a refreshing citrusy aroma.
5. In a small bowl or jar, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Pour the vinaigrette over the spinach salad just before serving and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and vibrant salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1736 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.8 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1146 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.4 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.6 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 975 mg | 21% | |
*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.
