Think fresh berries are just for breakfast or dessert? Think again—they make an elegant addition to this salad of baby spinach, pecans, and goat cheese. The raspberry vinaigrette is fruity, tart, and sweet, and perfectly complements the berries.
Recipe Details
Baby Spinach with Fresh Berries, Pecans and Goat Cheese in Raspberry Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
2 1/2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable)
1 tablespoon finely minced shallots (about 1 small shallot)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Salad:
1 (6-ounce) bag baby spinach (about 6 cups)
2 cups (1 pint) strawberries, stemmed and sliced
1 cup (1/2 pint) blueberries
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Directions
Combine vinegar, honey, mustard, oil and shallots in a small sealable container and shake vigorously to emulsify. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Alternatively, combine vinegar, honey, and mustard in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in oil until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach, strawberries, blueberries, and pecans. Add the dressing little by little and toss until greens are well-coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over salad and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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473 | Calories |
36g | Fat |
34g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 473 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 36g | 47% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 33% |
Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
Sodium 340mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Total Sugars 26g | |
Protein 9g | |
Vitamin C 68mg | 338% |
Calcium 111mg | 9% |
Iron 3mg | 15% |
Potassium 483mg | 10% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |