Holiday Spinach Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Holiday Spinach Salad
20 min.
8
142kcal

Suggestions

This Holiday Spinach Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that will be a hit at your next gathering! With a delightful combination of ingredients, it's a gluten-free side dish that's perfect for any occasion. Fresh spinach, juicy strawberries, and honeydew melon balls come together to create a colorful and nutritious base. The addition of toasted pecans and Gouda or Edam cheese adds a delightful crunch and savory flavor. But the real star of this salad is the homemade dressing. A simple yet flavorful blend of lime juice, honey, vegetable oil, and ginger creates a tangy and slightly sweet dressing that perfectly complements the salad.

With only 142 calories per serving, this salad is a healthy and guilt-free option. It's a great choice for those who want to enjoy a delicious dish without compromising on taste or nutrition. The preparation is quick and easy, taking only 20 minutes from start to finish. Simply toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl and shake the dressing in a tightly covered container. The result is a beautiful and tasty salad that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack, this Holiday Spinach Salad is a versatile and crowd-pleasing recipe. It's a great way to add some freshness and color to your meal, and the combination of flavors will leave you wanting more. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a salad that's both delicious and nutritious!

Ingredients

  • cups pkt spinach fresh
  • cup strawberries sliced
  • cup wedges honeydew melon 
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted
  • oz edam cheese 
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  • tablespoons honey 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground ginger grated

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In large serving bowl, mix all salad ingredients.
  2. In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients until well blended.
  3. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories142kcal
Protein11.57%
Fat55.39%
Carbs33.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.16
Glycemic Load
4
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.886956602335%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.97mg
Petunidin
0.02mg
Delphinidin
0.51mg
Pelargonidin
4.47mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
1.01mg
Epigallocatechin
0.5mg
Epicatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.5mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
2mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
1.42mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:142.02kcal
7.1%
Fat:9.32g
14.34%
Saturated Fat:2.54g
15.9%
Carbohydrates:12.51g
4.17%
Net Carbohydrates:10.66g
3.88%
Sugar:9.7g
10.77%
Cholesterol:9.46mg
3.15%
Sodium:130.77mg
5.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.38g
8.76%
Vitamin K:149.53µg
142.41%
Vitamin A:2919.93IU
58.4%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.68%
Vitamin C:24.64mg
29.86%
Folate:70.36µg
17.59%
Calcium:117.37mg
11.74%
Magnesium:39.85mg
9.96%
Phosphorus:96.9mg
9.69%
Potassium:301.9mg
8.63%
Fiber:1.85g
7.39%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.87%
Copper:0.14mg
6.8%
Iron:1.2mg
6.68%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.19%
Zinc:0.91mg
6.07%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.6%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.47%
Selenium:2.47µg
3.53%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.73%
Vitamin B3:0.49mg
2.46%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.71%