Spinach, cranberry, walnut and blue cheese salad

Indulge in a refreshing Spinach, Cranberry, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Salad, drizzled with a hint of lemon juice. This delightful mix combines the crispness of fresh spinach, the sweet tang of dried cranberries, the toasty crunch of walnuts, and the creamy richness of blue cheese for a nutritious and flavorful meal.

  • 10 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 0 min
  • Prep time 8 min
  • 1 Servings
  • 5 Ingredients

Spinach, cranberry, walnut and blue cheese salad

This Spinach, Cranberry, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The fresh, vibrant spinach pairs perfectly with the sweetness of dried cranberries, the crunch of walnuts, and the bold flavor of blue cheese. A hint of lemon juice ties it all together for a refreshing and satisfying dish.

Ingredients:

2 cups spinach
60g
2 tbsp dried cranberries
16g
1 tbsp walnuts
8g
1/2 oz blue cheese
14g
1 tsp lemon juice
5g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Spinach:
- Rinse and thoroughly dry the spinach leaves. If the leaves are large, you may want to tear them into bite-sized pieces.
2. Combine Ingredients:
- In a large salad bowl, add the spinach.
- Sprinkle the dried cranberries evenly over the spinach.
- Add the chopped walnuts.
- Crumble the blue cheese over the salad.
3. Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the top of the salad. The lemon juice will add a bright and tangy flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly.
4. Toss the Salad:
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well combined and evenly distributed.
5. Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste and the best texture.

Tips:

- Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes to enhance their flavor and crunch.

- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.

- Consider using a variety of spinach like baby spinach for a more tender salad.

- For a different flavor profile, you could also try substituting the blue cheese with feta or goat cheese.

- Add extra texture and nutrition by incorporating some thinly sliced red onions or apples.

Finished with a bright touch of lemon juice, this salad is a perfect side dish or a light meal on its own. Enjoy the balance of flavors and the nutritional benefits that come with this simple yet elegant recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size100 grams
Energy
Calories 170kcal8%
Protein
Protein 6g4%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 2.30g6%
Sugar 12g12%
Fat
Fat 10g11%
Saturated 3.18g11%
Cholesterol 11mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 210ug24%
Choline 18mg3%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg7%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg14%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg4%
Vitamin B6 0.20mg12%
Vitamin B9 80ug20%
Vitamin B12 0.17ug7%
Vitamin C 20mg23%
Vitamin E 1.63mg11%
Vitamin K 290ug243%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 120mg10%
Copper, Cu 0.19mg21%
Iron, Fe 0.96mg9%
Magnesium, Mg 70mg17%
Phosphorus, P 110mg9%
Potassium, K 360mg11%
Selenium, Se 2.53ug5%
Sodium, Na 230mg15%
Zinc, Zn 0.89mg8%
Water
Water 70g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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