California Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing California Spinach Salad, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors! Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy strawberries, zesty mandarin oranges, and creamy avocado, this salad bursts with freshness in every bite. Toasted sliced almonds and crumbled goat cheese add crunch and a luxurious texture, while a homemade honey-balsamic vinaigrette ties it all together with a sweet and savory touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for light lunches, dinner parties, or as a stunning side dish. Healthy, colorful, and satisfying, this easy spinach salad will become your new go-to for any occasion!
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Ingredients
- 8 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (drained if canned)
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the baby spinach thoroughly under cold water and pat it dry using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towels. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Add the sliced strawberries, mandarin oranges, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion to the spinach in the bowl.
Step 3
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool before adding to the salad.
Step 4
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the salad.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your California Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1162.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1713.5 |
| Total Fat 128.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 68.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1487.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 108.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 58.0g | |
| Protein 46.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 661.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2024.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories