Spinach Cherry Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Cherry Salad, a perfect blend of fresh, tangy, and creamy flavors. Featuring tender baby spinach, juicy fresh cherries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds, this recipe offers a delightful mix of textures in every bite. Thinly sliced red onion adds a hint of sharpness, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, sweetened with a touch of honey, ties everything together with a luscious balance of sweet and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, this easy-to-make salad shines as a light lunch, elegant side dish, or refreshing addition to any dinner table. Try this wholesome, flavor-packed recipe today and impress your taste buds with its fresh summer-inspired flair!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh cherries
- 0.5 cup goat cheese
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and gently pat dry the baby spinach leaves to remove any excess moisture.
Step 2
Pit the cherries and slice them in half.
Step 3
Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons, depending on preference.
Step 4
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 5
In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Whisk together or shake the jar until emulsified.
Step 6
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cherries, red onion, and toasted almonds.
Step 7
Crumble the goat cheese over the salad.
Step 8
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (599.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1188.0 |
| Total Fat 95.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 91.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1393.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.7g | |
| Protein 38.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 480.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 759.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories