Sweet and Sour Spinach Salad
Brighten up your table with this Sweet and Sour Spinach Salad, a perfect balance of fresh, crisp, and tangy flavors. This vibrant salad features tender spinach leaves paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet dried cranberries, and the satisfying crunch of toasted sliced almonds. Thinly sliced red onion adds a mild sharpness, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette—infused with honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil—ties it all together with a tangy-sweet harmony. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutritious dish is ideal as a refreshing side salad or a light main course. Packed with color, texture, and bold flavor, this spinach salad is a must-try for easy yet elegant dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 small (thinly sliced) red onion
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
2. Thinly slice the red onion and scatter it over the spinach leaves.
3. In a dry skillet, lightly toast the sliced almonds over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl along with the dried cranberries and toasted almonds.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
6. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the prepared salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
7. Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy your Sweet and Sour Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1931 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.1 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1481 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.8 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 104.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 652 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 2797 mg | 60% | |
*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.
