Fruit & Nut Spinach Salad Recipe
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Fruit & Nut Spinach Salad Recipe
Description
The Fruit & Nut Spinach Salad combines fresh leafy greens with a variety of textures and flavors. Toasting the pecans and almonds lightens their flavor and adds crunch, complementing the juicy mixture of sliced strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Crumbled feta or goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy element while thinly sliced red onions can be included to lend a mild sharpness and color contrast.
The salad is dressed with balsamic vinaigrette, which adds acidity and sweetness that enhances the berries and cheeses without overpowering the spinach. Tossing all ingredients just prior to serving retains the freshness and crispness of the spinach leaves and prevents the dressing from wilting them.
This salad is suitable as a side dish with grilled meats or as a light lunch. The diversity of berries and toasted nuts make it flavorful yet simple.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup pecans toasted
- ⅓ cup almonds toasted
- 10 oz spinach fresh
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup blackberry
- ⅔ cup raspberry
- 1 cup feta cheese or goat cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup red onion optional, thinly sliced
- 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette such as Marzetti® Simply Dressed® Balsamic Salad Dressing
Instructions
- Toast pecans and almonds in a dry skillet until fragrant and lightly browned. Cool completely.
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Toss with the desired amount of dressing and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 476mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 694mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 6845IU | 137% |
| Vitamin C | 53.4mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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