Description
A vibrant and refreshing spinach salad tossed with a sweet and tangy honey dijon vinaigrette. Loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, sharp red onions, creamy feta, and crunchy candied pecans, it’s the perfect balance of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup candied pecans
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until the vinaigrette is well emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and candied pecans.
- Serve immediately or chill slightly before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Soak red onions in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.
- Use fresh, high-quality olive oil for the best vinaigrette flavor.
- Store leftover dressing in the fridge for up to one week.
- Add grilled chicken or tofu to turn this salad into a main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: spinach salad, honey dijon vinaigrette, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, easy salad recipe