Elegant Spinach Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Elegant Spinach Salad, a vibrant and sophisticated dish that brings together fresh ingredients and irresistible flavors in just 15 minutes. Featuring a bed of tender baby spinach adorned with sweet sliced strawberries, creamy crumbled goat cheese, crunchy toasted almonds, and a pop of tartness from dried cranberries, this salad is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Thinly sliced red onions add a subtle kick, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette—infused with honey and Dijon mustard—ties it all together with a tangy-sweet finish. Perfect as a light lunch, dinner side dish, or a show-stopping addition to your next gathering, this spinach salad strikes the perfect balance between elegance and ease.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Strawberries, sliced
• 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese
• 0.25 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
• 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, and red onion slices.

Step 2

To prepare the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.

Step 3

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 4

Serve immediately, garnished with additional almonds or goat cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	648.6 grams (648.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1155

Total Fat 84.20g	108%
Saturated Fat 24.60g	123%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Sodium 1421mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 66.40g	24%
Dietary Fiber 13.90g	50%
Total Sugars 43.70g
Protein 33.50g	67%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 470mg	36%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 628mg	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: 65.5%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 22.9%