Spinach Salad with Cranberry and Maple Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Cranberry and Maple Vinaigrette, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy dried cranberries, creamy crumbled feta, and crunchy toasted almonds, this salad delivers both texture and taste in every bite. Thinly sliced red onion adds a touch of zesty sharpness, while the house-made maple vinaigrette, featuring maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic, ties the dish together with a delightful harmony of flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for lunch, a dinner side, or even holiday gatherings. Bursting with seasonal freshness, this spinach salad is a wholesome, irresistible treat for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, toasted sliced almonds, and thinly sliced red onion. Set aside.
To make the maple vinaigrette, in a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or maple syrup for sweetness.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, flavorful spinach salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.1 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.6 g | 218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3426 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.9 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 129.4 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1475 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 759 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.
