Spinach with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Spinach with Blue Cheese and Walnuts recipe, a perfect combination of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Fresh baby spinach serves as the vibrant, nutrient-packed base, while creamy crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts add layers of richness and crunch. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, featuring a touch of honey and Dijon mustard, ties the dish together with its tangy-sweet complexity. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is a show-stopping side dish for any meal or a satisfying light lunch on its own. Packed with flavor, texture, and nutrition, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your rotation.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 0.5 cups blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cups walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
1. Start by toasting the walnuts: Place the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 2
2. In a small bowl or jar, prepare the vinaigrette: whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
Step 3
3. Rinse and dry the baby spinach, then place it into a large salad bowl.
Step 4
4. Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and crumbled blue cheese evenly over the spinach.
Step 5
5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to combine and coat the spinach leaves evenly.
Step 6
6. Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful combination of flavors!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (371.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1272.4 |
| Total Fat 118.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 89.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2430.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.5g | |
| Protein 38.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 25.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 827.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1277.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories