5 from 15 votes
10-Minute Spinach Salad with Tangy Red Wine Vinaigrette
This spinach salad pairs fresh baby spinach with sweet dates, sharp blue cheese, crunchy pecans, and thinly sliced shallots, all tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette made with Dijon mustard and garlic. The combination delivers a refreshing mix of textures and balanced flavors. The dressing emulsifies well with olive oil and can be made ahead for convenience, making this salad a vibrant side or light meal addition.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
586 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Red Wine Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons mustard seed optional
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt to taste, fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
Spinach Salad
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- ½ cup dried dates sliced
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 1 medium shallot thinly sliced
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients except for the oil; then, while whisking, drizzle in the oil until combined. Alternatively, add all the ingredients to a jar and shake really well until emulsified. Be sure to taste test for salt levels.
- In a large bowl, toss together spinach, dates, blue cheese, pecan, shallot slices. Then toss with dressing, starting with only about half and adjusting as needed. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Store dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator if not using immediately, then bring to room temperature before tossing with salad.
- Add vinaigrette gradually when dressing the salad to avoid overdressing the spinach.
- Check blue cheese packaging to ensure vegetarian and gluten-free suitability if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
586kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
453mg
(19%)
Potassium
462mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
3467IU
(69%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 586
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 586kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 462mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 3467IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.