Spinach, Asparagus, Tomato, Feta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Spinach, Asparagus, Tomato, Feta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Spinach, Asparagus, Tomato Salad Recipe with tossed with toasted pecans, feta cheese and homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette. A perfect fresh salad for a meal or as a side.
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Ingredients
Salad
- 1 ½ cups of fresh baby spinach
- 1 lb fresh asparagus tough ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 pint grape tomatoes cut in half
- ½ cup chopped pecans or sliced almonds toasted (I heat them in the microwave believe it or not. 1-2 minutes on a paper towel and they are nice and toasty.
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled (more if desired)
Instructions
- Prepare this homemade balsamic vinaigrette and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Trim the tough ends off of the asparagus and cut into 2 inch pieces.
- Add asparagus to the boiling water and boil for approx. 4 - 5 minutes, until just tender and still crisp,
- While the asparagus is cooking, fill a medium sized bowl with ice and cold water.
- Pour the asparagus into a strainer to drain and then immediately transfer it to the ice water for about 10 seconds. Then drain asparagus again.
- Place the baby spinach in a medium sized bowl. Add the asparagus, tomatoes and pecans or almonds.
- Drizzle desired amount of vinaigrette over top and toss lightly.Sprinkle with feta cheese. Toss gently again to incorporate.
- ENJOY!!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
81mg
(3%)
Potassium
418mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1960IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
17.2mg
(19%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 418mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1960IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 17.2mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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