Blue Note Cafe's Spinach Salad
Experience a symphony of flavors with Blue Note Cafe’s Spinach Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This gourmet salad combines a base of tender baby spinach with juicy orange segments, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and sweet candied pecans for a delightful medley of textures. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle bite, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, infused with honey and Dijon mustard, ties everything together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant yet effortless salad is ideal for a light lunch, a side dish, or a show-stopping start to your meal. Bursting with fresh ingredients and bold contrast, this recipe is a must-try addition to your healthy eating repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 2 whole Oranges
- 4 ounces Goat cheese
- 1 cup Candied pecans
- 1 small Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Peel the oranges and slice them into segments, removing any seeds. Add the segments to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Crumble the goat cheese into small chunks and sprinkle it over the salad.
Step 4
Slice the red onion into thin rings and add them to the salad.
Step 5
Sprinkle the candied pecans over the top for a sweet crunch.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing over the spinach salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (823.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1771.0 |
| Total Fat 128.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 89.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1938.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 121.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 88.2g | |
| Protein 44.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 524.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1907.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories