Thanksgiving Spinach Salad Sweet Onion Dressing
Brighten up your Thanksgiving table with this vibrant and refreshing Thanksgiving Spinach Salad with Sweet Onion Dressing. Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy pomegranate seeds, crunchy pecans, tangy feta cheese, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, this salad offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The crowning touch is a luscious homemade sweet onion dressing, made from a blend of finely chopped sweet onion, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard for a smooth and subtly sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple yet elegant salad is the ideal side dish to complement hearty holiday dishes, adding a pop of color and a light, zesty twist to your festive feast. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to impress their guests with a fresh, seasonal salad.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 0.5 cup Pecans
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Sweet onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place the baby spinach leaves in a large serving bowl.
Step 2
Top the spinach with pomegranate seeds, pecans, feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
Step 3
To prepare the dressing, place the finely chopped sweet onion, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor.
Step 4
Blend the dressing ingredients together until smooth and emulsified.
Step 5
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt or honey.
Step 6
Drizzle the sweet onion dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to combine.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful Thanksgiving salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (598.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1741.0 |
| Total Fat 158.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 21.6g | |
| Cholesterol 33.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1831.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 73.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 53.2g | |
| Protein 16.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 379.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1305.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories