Spinach & walnut salad with blue cheese dressing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
28%
Spinach & walnut salad with blue cheese dressing
10 min.
4
177kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious dish that’s both vegetarian and gluten-free? Look no further! This Spinach & Walnut Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for anyone who appreciates fresh, wholesome ingredients. With just a mere 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a nutritious salad that serves as a fantastic side dish, appetizer, or light snack.

The star of this salad is undoubtedly the creamy blue cheese dressing, which melds beautifully with the earthy, nutrient-packed spinach and the crunchy, buttery walnut pieces. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor, making this salad a satisfying addition to any meal or an elegant starter for a dinner party.

Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also cleverly designed to keep your health goals in check, boasting only 177 calories per serving. Rich in healthy fats and packed with protein, this salad will keep you energized throughout your day. Whether you’re dining with friends, enjoying a quiet night in, or looking to impress at your next gathering, this Spinach & Walnut Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is sure to please even the most discerning palates. Don’t miss out on this delightful dish that celebrates simplicity and taste!

Ingredients

  • 75 cheese blue
  • tbsp crème fraîche 
  • 100 baby spinach 
  • 50 walnut pieces 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Mash the blue cheese, crme frache and some seasoning in a bowl with 50ml water until smooth and pourable.
  2. Put the spinach onto a serving plate, scatter over the walnut pieces and drizzle with the blue cheese dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories177kcal
Protein14.9%
Fat77.31%
Carbs7.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.75
Glycemic Load
0.41
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.421739220619%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.34mg
Luteolin
0.19mg
Kaempferol
1.6mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:177.45kcal
8.87%
Fat:15.96g
24.55%
Saturated Fat:5.5g
34.38%
Carbohydrates:3.61g
1.2%
Net Carbohydrates:2.23g
0.81%
Sugar:0.93g
1.04%
Cholesterol:21.14mg
7.05%
Sodium:239.35mg
10.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.92g
13.84%
Vitamin K:121.72µg
115.92%
Vitamin A:2564.57IU
51.29%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.7%
Folate:68.22µg
17.06%
Calcium:148.12mg
14.81%
Phosphorus:137.18mg
13.72%
Copper:0.24mg
12.05%
Magnesium:45.01mg
11.25%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.28%
Vitamin C:7.3mg
8.84%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.6%
Potassium:257.63mg
7.36%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.05%
Iron:1.11mg
6.15%
Selenium:4.03µg
5.75%
Fiber:1.39g
5.55%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.66%
Vitamin E:0.69mg
4.58%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.52%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.23%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.62%