Spinach Toffee Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad
Delight in the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with this Spinach Toffee Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad. Bursting with vibrant ingredients like crisp baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and thinly sliced red onion, this salad offers a symphony of textures and tastes. Creamy goat cheese adds richness, while crunchy toffee pecans provide a caramelized sweetness that’s utterly irresistible. Drizzled with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette infused with honey and Dijon mustard, this quick-to-make salad is ready in just 15 minutes and perfect as a refreshing appetizer or a light, nutritious meal. Ideal for gatherings or elegant weeknight dinners, this salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Toffee pecans
- 4 oz Goat cheese
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 4 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the baby spinach leaves, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice fresh strawberries thinly and add them to the bowl along with the toffee pecans.
Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces and sprinkle it over the salad.
Add the thinly sliced red onion to the bowl for a hint of sharpness and crunch.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until well emulsified to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the prepared salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve the salad immediately as an appetizer or light meal, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.2 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.1 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2377 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.8 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 902 mg | 19% | |
*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.
