Spinach Pecans and Gorgonzola Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this Spinach Pecans and Gorgonzola Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette, a perfect blend of vibrant flavors and textures. Tender baby spinach forms the fresh, green backdrop for crunchy toasted pecans, creamy crumbles of Gorgonzola cheese, and thin slices of tangy red onion. The star of the dish, a homemade sherry vinaigrette, infuses every bite with a delightful balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes, thanks to the combination of sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant salad is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or an impressive side dish at your next gathering. Bursting with nutrients and gourmet flair, it’s a timeless crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone reaching for seconds.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Pecans
- 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 unit Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
- 6 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
Wash and pat dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate to cool.
Step 3
Add the toasted pecans, Gorgonzola cheese, and thinly sliced red onions to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Step 4
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the sherry vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Step 5
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (718.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2409.0 |
| Total Fat 225.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 62.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 29.6g | |
| Cholesterol 213.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4642.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.0g | |
| Protein 65.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 51.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1539.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 759.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories