Spinach Strauss Salad with Gooseneck Dressing

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Brighten up your table with this flavor-packed Spinach Strauss Salad with Gooseneck Dressing, a vibrant medley of fresh, wholesome ingredients that's as beautiful as it is delicious! Tender baby spinach leaves provide the perfect base for juicy strawberries, sweet mandarin oranges, and tangy pomegranate arils, while crumbled goat cheese and toasted pecans add creamy and crunchy textures. The pièce de résistance is the zesty Gooseneck Dressing, a quick homemade blend of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard that ties all the flavors together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 20 minutes, this show-stopping salad is ideal as a refreshing side or a light yet satisfying main course. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this recipe will make any occasion feel special!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 6 cups Baby spinach leaves
• 1.5 cups Strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup Mandarin orange segments
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese
• 0.5 cup Toasted pecans, roughly chopped
• 0.5 cup Pomegranate arils
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

📝 Instructions

5 steps

1. Begin by preparing the Gooseneck Dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth. Set aside.

2. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and allow them to cool slightly.

3. In a large salad bowl, combine baby spinach leaves, strawberries, mandarin orange segments, red onion, goat cheese, toasted pecans, and pomegranate arils.

4. Just before serving, drizzle the Gooseneck Dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

5. Serve immediately as a side or main dish and enjoy the burst of vibrant flavors!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (239.1g)

Calories		377
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		27.5 g	35%
	Saturated Fat	4.8 g	24%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		7 mg	2%
Sodium		245 mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate		30.4 g	11%
	Dietary Fiber	5.5 g	20%
	Total Sugars	23.0 g
Protein		6.5 g	13%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		99 mg	8%
Iron		1.7 mg	9%
Potassium		505 mg	11%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 992 cal (62.8%%)

Protein: 102 cal (6.4%%)

Carbs: 487 cal (30.8%%)