Fruited Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Fruited Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, a refreshing medley of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Packed with nutrient-rich fresh spinach, juicy strawberries, plump blueberries, and zesty mandarin orange segments, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. The addition of crunchy toasted almonds or pecans, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and a touch of sharp red onion creates the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Topped with a homemade honey mustard dressing, made with golden honey, tangy apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a light lunch, a side dish, or a dinner party centerpiece, this spin on a classic spinach salad is a must-try for lovers of seasonal ingredients and bold flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup Strawberries
• 1 cup Blueberries
• 1 cup Mandarin orange segments (drained if canned)
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Sliced almonds or pecans (toasted)
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the spinach leaves, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the strawberries into thin slices and add them to the bowl along with the blueberries and mandarin orange segments.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad for a hint of sharpness.

Step 4

Sprinkle the toasted almonds or pecans and crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl or jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well blended, or shake vigorously if using a jar.

Step 7

Drizzle the honey mustard dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.

Step 8

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and coat them with dressing.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your Fruited Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1008.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1630.9

Total Fat 116.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 1820.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 85.3g
Protein 37.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 936.1mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 1611.9mg	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: 62.5%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 28.6%