Emily's Spinach Salad

Brighten up your table with "Emily's Spinach Salad," a vibrant combination of fresh, wholesome ingredients and a tangy homemade vinaigrette. This quick and easy 15-minute recipe brings together nutrient-packed baby spinach, juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, creamy crumbled feta, and crunchy candied pecans for irresistible layers of flavor and texture. Thinly sliced red onions add a delicate kick, while a luscious balsamic dressing made with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together. Perfect as a refreshing appetizer or colorful side dish, this spinach salad is both nourishing and elegant—ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Healthy, versatile, and bursting with flavor, Emily's Spinach Salad is a must-try addition to your salad repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 0.5 cup blueberries
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 cup candied pecans
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin 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 and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add sliced strawberries, blueberries, crumbled feta cheese, candied pecans, and thinly sliced red onions to the bowl of spinach.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.

Step 4

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, starting with half the amount and tossing well to combine. Add more dressing as needed to suit your taste.

Step 5

Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(624.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1169.3

Total Fat 89.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 1797.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 56.7g
Protein 22.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 429.3mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 1305.0mg	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: 66.2%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 26.3%