Lancer's Spinach Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and irresistibly flavorful, Lancer's Spinach Salad is a quick and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with nutrient-rich fresh spinach, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sliced almonds, and creamy goat cheese, this salad effortlessly combines exciting textures and flavors. A touch of tangy red onion adds just the right bite, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette—featuring olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard—ties everything together with a subtly sweet and tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make spinach salad is a crowd-pleaser that works beautifully as a light lunch, elegant starter, or side dish for your favorite main course. Perfect for anyone searching for healthy salad recipes, this dish is the ultimate blend of simplicity and sophistication. Serve it fresh and enjoy!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 0.5 cups goat cheese
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the fresh spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Thinly slice the red onion into slivers and add to the bowl with the spinach.

Step 3

Sprinkle the dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and crumbled goat cheese over the spinach and onion.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk (or shake if using a jar with a lid) until the dressing is well emulsified.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(725.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2313.5

Total Fat 164.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 91.7mg	0%
Sodium 2038.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 159.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.0g	0%
Total Sugars 113.8g
Protein 57.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 787.4mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 1345.7mg	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: 63.0%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 27.2%