Spinach with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Spinach with Blue Cheese and Walnuts recipe, a perfect combination of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Fresh baby spinach serves as the vibrant, nutrient-packed base, while creamy crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts add layers of richness and crunch. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, featuring a touch of honey and Dijon mustard, ties the dish together with its tangy-sweet complexity. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is a show-stopping side dish for any meal or a satisfying light lunch on its own. Packed with flavor, texture, and nutrition, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 0.5 cups blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cups walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
1. Start by toasting the walnuts: Place the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
2. In a small bowl or jar, prepare the vinaigrette: whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
3. Rinse and dry the baby spinach, then place it into a large salad bowl.
4. Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and crumbled blue cheese evenly over the spinach.
5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to combine and coat the spinach leaves evenly.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful combination of flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.4 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2430 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.0 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 828 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1277 mg | 27% | |
*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.
