Awesome Spinach Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Awesome Spinach Salad, a delightful medley of fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, and tangy crumbled feta cheese. Enhanced with crunchy candied pecans and thinly sliced red onion, this salad is a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. The homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette, made with Dijon mustard and extra-virgin olive oil, ties everything together with a zesty sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy spinach salad is a show-stopping side dish for any occasion or a refreshing light meal. Perfect for summer gatherings, holiday tables, or healthy lunches, this recipe is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup strawberries
• 0.5 cup blueberries
• 0.25 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup candied pecans
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the strawberries into thin slices and add them to the spinach along with the blueberries.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons and add them to the salad mixture.

Step 4

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and candied pecans over the top of the salad.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this awesome spinach salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	726 grams (726.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1440

Total Fat 119.40g	153%
Saturated Fat 27.80g	139%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 1545mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 66.80g	24%
Dietary Fiber 13.70g	49%
Total Sugars 43.00g
Protein 29.20g	58%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 816mg	63%
Iron 9mg	50%
Potassium 601mg	13%

*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: 73.7%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 18.3%