Spinach Salad with Raspberry Dressing
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Raspberry Dressing, a delightful blend of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. This quick and easy salad combines tender baby spinach leaves with tangy-sweet homemade raspberry vinaigrette, made from real raspberries, honey, and red wine vinegar for a fresh burst of flavor. Toasted almonds add a satisfying crunch, while creamy crumbled goat cheese and thinly sliced red onions provide a touch of indulgence and depth. Perfect as a light lunch or an elegant side dish for dinner, this salad is ready in just 15 minutes and is sure to impress at any gathering. Packed with antioxidants, rich textures, and vibrant flavors, it's a must-try recipe for healthy eating enthusiasts and flavor lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds (or your favorite nut)
- 0.25 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
Place the fresh spinach leaves in a large salad bowl and set aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh raspberries, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the dressing is smooth and emulsified. Adjust seasoning to your liking if needed.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant (approximately 2-3 minutes). Remove from the heat and let them cool.
Drizzle the raspberry dressing over the spinach leaves and gently toss to coat them evenly.
Top the salad with the toasted almonds, crumbled goat cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.1 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1560 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.6 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1223 mg | 26% | |
*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.
