Spinach Toffee Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad
Delight in the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with this Spinach Toffee Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad. Bursting with vibrant ingredients like crisp baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and thinly sliced red onion, this salad offers a symphony of textures and tastes. Creamy goat cheese adds richness, while crunchy toffee pecans provide a caramelized sweetness that’s utterly irresistible. Drizzled with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette infused with honey and Dijon mustard, this quick-to-make salad is ready in just 15 minutes and perfect as a refreshing appetizer or a light, nutritious meal. Ideal for gatherings or elegant weeknight dinners, this salad is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 5 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Toffee pecans
- 4 oz Goat cheese
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 4 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and pat dry the baby spinach leaves, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice fresh strawberries thinly and add them to the bowl along with the toffee pecans.
Step 3
Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces and sprinkle it over the salad.
Step 4
Add the thinly sliced red onion to the bowl for a hint of sharpness and crunch.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until well emulsified to make the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the prepared salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Serve the salad immediately as an appetizer or light meal, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (829.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2432.5 |
| Total Fat 183.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 44.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 89.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2377.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 155.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 133.4g | |
| Protein 38.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 448.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 901.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories