Spinach Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette—a dish that's as wholesome as it is flavorful. Crisp baby spinach forms the base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, cool slices of cucumber, and tangy red onion add layers of freshness. Crumbled feta cheese and crunchy pecans bring richness and texture, perfectly complemented by a sweet and tangy homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is a delicious blend of textures and flavors, ideal as a light lunch or a colorful side for your favorite entrée. Perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts, this recipe is a must-try for anyone craving an easy yet elegant salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 1 small Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Pecans
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the baby spinach thoroughly and pat dry. Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and cucumber, and scatter them over the spinach and tomatoes.
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it onto the salad, followed by the pecans for some crunch.
In a small jar or bowl, combine olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk or shake the jar until the vinaigrette is fully emulsified and well-combined.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful spinach salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.6 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2534 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 621 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 829 mg | 18% | |
*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.
