Spinach Salad with Pecans and Sun Dried Tomato
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Pecans and Sun-Dried Tomato! Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, caramelized pecans toasted to perfection, and the bold tang of sun-dried tomatoes, this recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Creamy crumbles of feta cheese and thinly sliced red onion add depth, while a luscious homemade balsamic vinaigrette featuring honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and wholesome salad is perfect as an elegant side dish or a light main course. Serve it fresh or lightly chilled and watch it become your go-to choice for healthy, flavorful meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach leaves, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Toast the pecan halves in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Let cool before adding them to the salad.
Slice the sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips and add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Thinly slice the red onion and mix it into the salad along with the crumbled feta cheese.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the spinach is evenly coated.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.5 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.5 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4760 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.0 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 927 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 4984 mg | 106% | |
*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.
