Curried Spinach Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Curried Spinach Salad—a delightful fusion of crisp textures and bold, aromatic spices. This unique recipe combines nutrient-rich baby spinach, tart Granny Smith apple slices, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted almonds, all brought together with a creamy curry-infused yogurt dressing. Perfectly balanced with hints of honey, lemon juice, and a touch of spice, this salad is a quick and refreshing dish that comes together in just 15 minutes. Ideal as a light lunch, a vibrant starter, or a colorful side dish, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy yet indulgent meal option.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups Fresh baby spinach
• 1 whole Granny Smith apple
• 0.25 whole Red onion
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Toasted almonds (sliced or chopped)
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Curry powder
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Core and thinly slice the Granny Smith apple. Add the slices to the spinach.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl with the spinach and apples.

Step 4

Sprinkle the dried cranberries and toasted almonds over the top of the salad.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, curry powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., add more curry powder for extra flavor or honey for sweetness).

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until the spinach is evenly coated.

Step 8

Serve immediately, either as is or with optional garnishes like extra almonds or cranberries on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(665.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1270.4

Total Fat 74.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 71.1mg	0%
Sodium 2148.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 92.0g
Protein 28.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 420.2mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 1448.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.8%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 40.5%