Spinach Salad Recipe
Overview:
Absolutely delicious. Rivals any salad in A1 restaurants (any restaurant for that matter). Can’t get any easier than this. I’ve also topped this salad off with mandarin orange sections and sweet nuts (optional).
- Cuisine: Spinach
- Keywords: Greens, Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 15 Mins, Easy
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
- Servings: 2
- Calories: 288.1 per serving
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 bag of fresh baby spinach
- 1 small onion, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Dressing:
- Onion Mixture:
- 1 small onion, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Brown Sugar Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Optional Toppings:
- Mandarin orange sections
- Sweet nuts
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a skillet, sauté the minced onion in olive oil until tender and slightly browned.
- Remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar until well mixed.
- Set aside to cool.
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Assemble the Salad:
- Place the baby spinach in a large salad bowl.
- Pour the cooled dressing over the spinach.
- Toss the spinach gently until it is completely coated with the dressing.
- Add optional toppings like mandarin orange sections and sweet nuts if desired.
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Serve Immediately:
- Enjoy this delightful spinach salad as a light and healthy meal or a refreshing side dish!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 288.1
- Total Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 119.2mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 24.1g
- Fiber: 3.9g
- Sugar: 16.2g
- Protein: 4.6g
Notes:
- This spinach salad is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.
- The caramelized onion dressing adds a unique touch to the dish.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite toppings.
- Serve it as a side dish or add protein like grilled chicken or tofu for a complete meal.
Enjoy this easy and healthy spinach salad recipe that’s sure to impress! 🥗✨
