Goat Cheese Spinach Salad

Brighten up your table with this Goat Cheese Spinach Salad, a refreshing and elegant combination of flavors that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender baby spinach leaves as the base, this salad is elevated with creamy goat cheese crumbles, juicy fresh strawberries, toasted pecans, and a touch of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, made with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, and savory notes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this delightful recipe is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as a stunning starter for your next gathering. Packed with vibrant colors, wholesome ingredients, and irresistible textures, this Goat Cheese Spinach Salad is a true showstopper!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Baby spinach leaves
• 4 ounces Goat cheese
• 1 cup Strawberries
• 0.5 cup Pecans
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash and dry the baby spinach leaves, strawberries, and red onion.

Step 2

2. Slice the strawberries into thin slices and set aside.

Step 3

3. Thinly slice the red onion into small, manageable strips.

Step 4

4. Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces if it is not pre-crumbled.

Step 5

5. Lightly toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

6. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified. This will be your dressing.

Step 7

7. In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, toasted pecans, and red onion slices.

Step 8

8. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 9

9. Sprinkle the goat cheese crumbles on top of the salad as a finishing touch.

Step 10

10. Serve immediately and enjoy your Goat Cheese Spinach Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	609.2 grams (609.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1456

Total Fat 128.20g	164%
Saturated Fat 35.00g	175%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.80g
Cholesterol 89mg	30%
Sodium 1357mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 52.50g	19%
Dietary Fiber 11.00g	39%
Total Sugars 36.90g
Protein 34.30g	69%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 368mg	28%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 1240mg	26%

*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: 76.9%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 14.0%