Baby Spinach with Fresh Berries, Pecans and Goat Cheese in Raspberry Vinaigrette Recipe

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Jennifer Segal
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Updated March 11, 2019
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Jennifer Segal

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

Active 20 mins
Total 20 mins
Serves 4 servings
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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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)
473Calories
36gFat
34gCarbs
9gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories473
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36g47%
Saturated Fat 7g33%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 340mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 68mg338%
Calcium 111mg9%
Iron 3mg15%
Potassium 483mg10%
*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.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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