Blueberry Spinach Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans, toasted (or 1/2 package Trader Joe’s spicy pecans, chopped)
- 16 ounces baby spinach
- 1 cup or more fresh blueberries
- 1 11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
- ½ red onion, finely sliced
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: dried cranberries, avocados, or fresh strawberries or apples
Honey Balsamic Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 6 Tbsp Honey
- 4 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Combine spinach, drained Mandarin oranges, chopped pecans, red onion, and goat cheese in a large salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, and balsamic vinegar.
- Right before serving, drizzle salad dressing over the salad; lightly add fresh ground pepper. Toss lightly and serve.
Notes
Reposted from Sept. 2021.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 262kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 9mg, Sodium: 175mg, Potassium: 532mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 7306IU, Vitamin C: 22mg, Calcium: 121mg, Iron: 3mg