Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Recipesfull introduces to you: Fruit Salad Recipes. (Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette). This is a great easy summer salad, with a lot of options as to mixing and matching. Plus the salad looks pretty fancy. You can throw in any summer fruit or berry with this mix, blueberries and raspberries are a good choice, as are blackberries later in the season. The nuts are optional but a pecan or roasted almond adds a little crunch and more protein!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh spinach

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

½ cup raw pecans

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

½ cup olive oil

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Fresh Fruit Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Combine the spinach strawberries Gorgonzola cheese and pecans in a large bowl.

Step 2

Stir the balsamic vinegar and honey together in a bowl; slowly stream the olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Nutritional Information

Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 491

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.7g 17%

Carbohydrates: 19.3g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 17%

Sugars: 13.8g

Fat: 44.2g 68%

Saturated Fat: 8.5g 42%

Cholesterol: 22.5mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 8133.8IU 163%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 48.6mg 81%

Folate: 178.3mcg 45%

Calcium: 219.2mg 22%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 90.8mg 32%

Potassium: 616.5mg 17%

Sodium: 282.4mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 397.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.