Spinach Strauss Salad with Gooseneck Dressing
Brighten up your table with this flavor-packed Spinach Strauss Salad with Gooseneck Dressing, a vibrant medley of fresh, wholesome ingredients that's as beautiful as it is delicious! Tender baby spinach leaves provide the perfect base for juicy strawberries, sweet mandarin oranges, and tangy pomegranate arils, while crumbled goat cheese and toasted pecans add creamy and crunchy textures. The pièce de résistance is the zesty Gooseneck Dressing, a quick homemade blend of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard that ties all the flavors together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 20 minutes, this show-stopping salad is ideal as a refreshing side or a light yet satisfying main course. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this recipe will make any occasion feel special!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 1.5 cups Strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup Mandarin orange segments
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese
- 0.5 cup Toasted pecans, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup Pomegranate arils
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the Gooseneck Dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth. Set aside.
Step 2
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and allow them to cool slightly.
Step 3
In a large salad bowl, combine baby spinach leaves, strawberries, mandarin orange segments, red onion, goat cheese, toasted pecans, and pomegranate arils.
Step 4
Just before serving, drizzle the Gooseneck Dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 5
Serve immediately as a side or main dish and enjoy the burst of vibrant flavors!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1040.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1709.1 |
| Total Fat 125.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 68.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1380.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 123.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 92.3g | |
| Protein 37.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 496.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2057.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories