Spinach & blue cheese salad with walnut dressing
Delight in a fresh and flavorful Spinach & Blue Cheese Salad with Walnut Dressing! This easy and nutritious recipe features crunchy walnuts, tangy blue cheese, hearty spinach, zesty sun-dried tomatoes, and a savory walnut dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or a healthy side dish.
- 03 Jun 2024
- Cook time 5 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 4 Servings
- 7 Ingredients
This Spinach & Blue Cheese Salad with Walnut Dressing is a delicious and nutritious option for a light meal or as a side dish. Combining fresh spinach with flavorful blue cheese and a walnut dressing, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes. It's quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
- Allow the toasted walnuts to cool slightly, then roughly chop them.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts to complete the dressing. Set aside.
- Wash and dry the spinach thoroughly. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
- Roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes, if they are not already chopped. Add them to the bowl with the spinach.
- Drizzle the walnut dressing over the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss gently to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the top of the salad.
- Divide the salad into serving bowls or plates.
- Optionally, you can season with a bit more salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips:
- Toast the walnuts before using to enhance their flavor and add a bit of extra crunch.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes towards the end to preserve their texture and flavor.
- For a creamier dressing, you can blend some of the blue cheese into the walnut dressing.
- Feel free to add other fresh vegetables like sliced cucumbers or cherry tomatoes to give the salad more variety.
- Use high-quality olive oil and vinegar to elevate the overall taste of the dressing.
This Spinach & Blue Cheese Salad with Walnut Dressing is sure to be a hit, whether you serve it as a starter or a main course. With its combination of crunchy walnuts, tangy blue cheese, and fresh spinach, it's both healthy and satisfying. Enjoy!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 110 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 270kcal | 11% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 12g | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 27g | 7% |
| Fiber 6g | 17% |
| Sugar 15g | 15% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 24g | 27% |
| Saturated 3.84g | 13% |
| Cholesterol 9mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 130ug | 15% |
| Choline 55mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 0.29mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 0.30mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 3.77mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 0.30mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B9 80ug | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 0.14ug | 6% |
| Vitamin C 24mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E 0.80mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K 160ug | 135% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 170mg | 13% |
| Copper, Cu 0.86mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 4.33mg | 39% |
| Magnesium, Mg 130mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus, P 280mg | 22% |
| Potassium, K 1530mg | 45% |
| Selenium, Se 6ug | 12% |
| Sodium, Na 250mg | 17% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.89mg | 17% |
| Water | |
| Water 40g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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