Spinach Salad with Pecans and Sun Dried Tomato

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Pecans and Sun-Dried Tomato! Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, caramelized pecans toasted to perfection, and the bold tang of sun-dried tomatoes, this recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Creamy crumbles of feta cheese and thinly sliced red onion add depth, while a luscious homemade balsamic vinaigrette featuring honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and wholesome salad is perfect as an elegant side dish or a light main course. Serve it fresh or lightly chilled and watch it become your go-to choice for healthy, flavorful meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach leaves, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Toast the pecan halves in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Let cool before adding them to the salad.

Step 3

Slice the sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips and add them to the bowl with the spinach.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and mix it into the salad along with the crumbled feta cheese.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 6

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the spinach is evenly coated.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(740.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2348.0

Total Fat 202.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 4760.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.4g	0%
Total Sugars 53.0g
Protein 48.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 927.0mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 4984.1mg	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: 76.4%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 15.5%