Spinach Salad with Festive Yumminess
Celebrate the season with this vibrant and flavorful Spinach Salad with Festive Yumminess! Packed with nutrient-rich fresh baby spinach, juicy mandarin oranges, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds, this salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. Creamy crumbled goat cheese and sweet, crunchy candied pecans add a decadent touch, while thinly sliced red onion offers a delicate sharpness to balance the flavors. Drizzled with a tangy homemade balsamic dressing sweetened with honey, this no-cook recipe is a breeze to prepare in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a holiday side dish or a light main course, this festive salad is a delightful medley of textures and tastes that will impress your family and friends.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 2 Mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
- 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 0.5 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Candied pecans
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the fresh baby spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Peel and segment the mandarin oranges, removing any seeds. Add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the spinach and oranges for a pop of color and flavor.
Crumble the goat cheese and add it on top of the salad, distributing evenly.
Roughly chop the candied pecans (if needed) and sprinkle them over the salad for a sweet and crunchy element.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad to bring a mild pungency and balance.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving to keep the spinach crisp.
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients and coat with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy the festive medley of flavors and textures!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.7 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1356 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.9 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.7 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 422 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1570 mg | 33% | |
*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.
