Nantucket Bleu Spinach Salad

Elevate your salad game with the Nantucket Bleu Spinach Salad—a vibrant medley of tender baby spinach, tangy crumbled bleu cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy candied pecans. Tied together with a zesty citrus vinaigrette made from freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice, a touch of honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this salad offers the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tart flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing dish is ideal as a stunning appetizer, a light main course, or a holiday side salad. Perfect for upscale gatherings or quick weekday meals, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of gourmet flavors and easy, elegant cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Baby spinach
• 0.5 cups Crumbled bleu cheese
• 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cups Candied pecans
• 2 tablespoons Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, add the baby spinach, crumbled bleu cheese, dried cranberries, and candied pecans. Set aside.

Step 2

To make the citrus vinaigrette, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the vinaigrette mixture while whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified.

Step 4

Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 5

Toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of your Nantucket Bleu Spinach Salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	518.8 grams (518.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1513

Total Fat 108.80g	139%
Saturated Fat 30.70g	154%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 2435mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 98.60g	36%
Dietary Fiber 13.50g	48%
Total Sugars 73.70g
Protein 36.20g	72%

Vitamin D 26IU	128%
Calcium 863mg	66%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 665mg	14%

*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: 64.5%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 26.0%