Spinach Salad with Sweet and Sour Dressing
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Sweet and Sour Dressing, a quick and easy recipe that bursts with fresh, wholesome flavors in just 15 minutes! Crisp baby spinach serves as the perfect base for juicy strawberries, sharp red onion rings, and toasted sliced almonds, creating a delightful contrast of textures. The star of the dish is its irresistibly tangy-sweet dressing, made with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of sugar, perfectly balanced with the richness of extra-virgin olive oil. This fresh salad is ideal as a light lunch or a show-stopping side dish for any meal, offering a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Perfect for fans of quick salads, healthy recipes, and summer sides, this dish is guaranteed to add a burst of color and taste to your plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons White sugar
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse the baby spinach leaves under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
Hull and slice the strawberries into thin slices, then add them to the spinach in the bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Separate the slices into rings and add them to the salad mixture.
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool, then sprinkle them over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl or jar, combine the white sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake the mixture well until it is fully emulsified and smooth.
Drizzle the sweet and sour dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss the salad to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful spinach salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.3 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 821 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1447 mg | 31% | |
*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.
