Spinach Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
Brighten up your mealtime with this Spinach Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette, a vibrant and healthy dish that strikes the perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Tender baby spinach serves as the base for a medley of diced dried apricots, lightly caramelized toasted almonds, tangy crumbled feta, and thinly sliced red onion, creating a delightful mix of textures and tastes. The star of the dish is the homemade apricot vinaigrette, made with apricot preserves, white wine vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, offering a refreshing and fruity twist. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is ideal for a light lunch, a stunning side dish, or an easy dinner solution. Perfect for impressing guests or elevating your weeknight meals, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a nutritious yet indulgent addition to their menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 0.5 cup Dried apricots
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Place the baby spinach in a large salad bowl and set aside.
Dice the dried apricots into small bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Set both aside.
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apricot preserves, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and emulsified.
Add the diced apricots, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted almonds to the baby spinach.
Drizzle the apricot vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy this bright and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.2 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.8 g | 129% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2708 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.3 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.0 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 840 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 810 mg | 17% | |
*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.
