Spinach and Pecan Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach and Pecan Salad, a wholesome blend of fresh baby spinach, sweet dried cranberries, creamy goat cheese, and toasted pecans for a satisfying crunch. Thinly sliced red onion adds a zesty bite, while a homemade apple cider vinaigrette—featuring olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard—ties it all together with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes, this delightful salad is as easy to prepare as it is stunning to serve. Ideal as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish, it’s guaranteed to impress at your next dinner party or holiday gathering. Healthy, flavorful, and packed with texture, this spinach salad recipe is your new go-to for simple elegance.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup pecans
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place a dry skillet over medium heat and add the pecans. Toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Thinly slice the red onion. Crumble the goat cheese if it is not pre-crumbled.
Step 3
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette. Set aside.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and sliced red onion.
Step 5
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Top the salad with crumbled goat cheese and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (653.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1996.8 |
| Total Fat 163.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 38.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 26.9g | |
| Cholesterol 89.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1989.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 99.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 72.2g | |
| Protein 38.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 431.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 656.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories