Spinach Salad with Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette! Bursting with fresh, nutrient-packed spinach leaves, juicy cherry tomatoes, and the sharp crunch of red onions, this salad is topped with creamy crumbled feta and toasted pecans for a delightful blend of textures and flavors. What truly sets it apart is the sweet-and-spicy pepper jelly vinaigrette—a tangy medley of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey whisked together for a bold, irresistible dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a deliciously simple addition to your table. Serve it as a light lunch or a stunning starter, and watch it become a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Toasted pecans
- 0.25 cup Pepper jelly
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the spinach leaves thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the red onion. Add both to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted pecans over the top of the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the pepper jelly, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the ingredients together until the vinaigrette is smooth and emulsified.
Drizzle the pepper jelly vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to coat.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.6 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.1 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2108 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 751 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1414 mg | 30% | |
*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.
