Spinach Salad with Pears Almonds and Cranberries Ww 4 Pts
Brighten up your meal with this fresh and flavorful Spinach Salad with Pears, Almonds, and Cranberries—a perfect balance of crisp textures and sweet, tangy flavors! Featuring baby spinach as the nutrient-packed base, this salad is topped with juicy, thinly sliced pear, crunchy toasted almonds, and chewy dried cranberries. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette infused with honey and Dijon mustard ties everything together, creating a light yet satisfying dish that’s ready in just 10 minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch or an elegant side, this Weight Watchers-friendly recipe comes in at just 4 points per serving. Healthy, delicious, and effortless—this salad is sure to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 1 medium Pear, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, place the baby spinach as the base for the salad.
Add the thinly sliced pear, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the spinach.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Divide the salad into two servings and plate them individually.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors of this crispy and sweet spinach salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.2 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 750 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 329 mg | 7% | |
*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.
