Strawberry Spinach Salad W Raspberry Key Lime Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Strawberry Spinach Salad with Raspberry Key Lime Vinaigrette—a perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors! Fresh baby spinach is layered with juicy sliced strawberries, thinly sliced red onion, crunchy candied pecans or walnuts, and creamy feta crumbles for a medley of textures. The star of the show is the homemade Raspberry Key Lime Vinaigrette, blending fresh raspberries, zesty key lime juice, and a touch of honey for a bright, fruity dressing that ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is an ideal choice for a light side dish or a stunning centerpiece to any meal. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, this recipe is as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 0.5 cup fresh raspberries
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh key lime juice (about 2-3 key limes)
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the hulled and sliced strawberries, thinly sliced red onion, candied pecans or walnuts, and feta cheese crumbles to the bowl.
In a blender or small food processor, combine the fresh raspberries, olive oil, key lime juice, honey, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust for sweetness, acidity, or seasoning if needed.
Drizzle the prepared Raspberry Key Lime Vinaigrette over the spinach salad, tossing gently to coat. Start with half the dressing, then add more to taste if desired.
Serve immediately as a light side dish or a refreshing main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.9 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1431 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.4 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 545 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1497 mg | 32% | |
*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.
