The Baby Spinach Salad at Hotstix Pub
Elevate your salad game with "The Baby Spinach Salad at Hotstix Pub," a vibrant and flavorful medley of fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, creamy goat cheese crumbles, and crunchy candied pecans. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle bite, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette—crafted with olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard—perfectly ties it all together. This quick, no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a refreshing lunch, a show-stopping dinner side, or a light summer meal. Bursting with sweet, tangy, creamy, and crunchy elements, this salad is as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for those looking for a healthy, crowd-pleasing dish with gourmet flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup strawberries
- 0.5 cup goat cheese crumbles
- 0.5 cup candied pecans
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach, and set aside in a large salad bowl.
Slice fresh strawberries into thin slices (about 1/4-inch thick) and add them to the spinach.
Thinly slice the red onion into delicate strips and mix into the salad bowl.
Add goat cheese crumbles and candied pecans on top of the spinach mixture for a mix of creamy and sweet textures.
In a small jar or bowl, prepare the balsamic vinaigrette: combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk until the dressing is emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to ensure even coating.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, tangy, and sweet baby spinach salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 277 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 123 mg | 3% | |
*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.
