Berry Spinach Salad

Berry Spinach Salad
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    4 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    18

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Berry Spinach Salad, a delightful twist on the classic raspberry vinaigrette. The homemade dressing, bursting with tangy and sweet notes, perfectly complements the earthy spinach, crunchy pecans, and juicy berries. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    235 mg
  • Sugar
    26 g
  • Fat
    42 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Raspberry Vinaigrette: In a food processor or blender, combine sugar, ground mustard, poppy seeds, minced onion, and salt. (5 minutes)

02

Step

With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the corn oil until emulsified. (2 minutes)

03

Step

Gradually add the raspberry vinegar and blend until smooth. (1 minute)

04

Step

Chill the vinaigrette for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld. (240 minutes)

05

Step

Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine spinach, toasted pecans, chopped red onion, and dried cranberries. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Just before serving, toss the salad with approximately 1/3 cup of the chilled raspberry vinaigrette. Add more dressing to taste, if desired. (2 minutes)

07

Step

Refrigerate any remaining dressing for future use.

For a more intense raspberry flavor, consider adding a handful of fresh raspberries to the salad.
To toast the pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Alternatively, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Feel free to substitute other berries, such as blueberries or strawberries, for the cranberries.
For a vegetarian option, you can add some crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese.

Jordi Pouros

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Buford Wiegand

    I made this for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.

  • Felix Schmidt

    The dressing is amazing! I use it on everything from salads to grilled chicken.

  • Danial Dubuque

    This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The homemade dressing is a game-changer.

  • Abner Jacobs

    I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. It was delicious!

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