Spinach Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
Brighten up your mealtime with this Spinach Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette, a vibrant and healthy dish that strikes the perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Tender baby spinach serves as the base for a medley of diced dried apricots, lightly caramelized toasted almonds, tangy crumbled feta, and thinly sliced red onion, creating a delightful mix of textures and tastes. The star of the dish is the homemade apricot vinaigrette, made with apricot preserves, white wine vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, offering a refreshing and fruity twist. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is ideal for a light lunch, a stunning side dish, or an easy dinner solution. Perfect for impressing guests or elevating your weeknight meals, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a nutritious yet indulgent addition to their menu.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 0.5 cup Dried apricots
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
Place the baby spinach in a large salad bowl and set aside.
Step 2
Dice the dried apricots into small bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Set both aside.
Step 3
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 4
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apricot preserves, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and emulsified.
Step 5
Add the diced apricots, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted almonds to the baby spinach.
Step 6
Drizzle the apricot vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy this bright and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (581.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1282.6 |
| Total Fat 98.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2708.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 80.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 55.1g | |
| Protein 29.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 840.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 809.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories