Best Easy Fruity Spinach Salad Recipes

FRUIT & NUT SPINACH SALAD RECIPE

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This Fruit & Nut Spinach Salad recipe is the perfect combination of fresh summer berries, feta cheese and toasted nuts. This is topped off with a delicious Marzetti® Simply Dressed® Balsamic Salad Dressing for the most amazing summer meal!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

⅓ cup pecans
⅓ cup almonds
10 oz spinach
1 cup sliced strawberries
½ cup blueberries
½ cup blackberries
⅔ cup raspberries
1 cup feta cheese ((or goat cheese))
½ cup red onion (thinly sliced (optional))
1 bottle Marzetti® Simply Dressed® Balsamic Salad Dressing

Steps:

Toast pecans and almonds until fragrant and lightly browned. Cool completely.
Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Toss with dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 476 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRUITY SPINACH SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings, 3.8 ozeach

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/3 lb. spinach leaves, washed
1/2 pt. fresh strawberries, sliced
1 kiwi, sliced
1 Tbsp. slivered almonds
1 tsp. Mrs. Dash® Lemon Pepper
1 Tbsp. SugarTwin® Granulated White
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. rice vinegar

Steps:

1. Place salad ingredients in attractive bowl.
2. Make dressing by mixing remaining ingredients together.
3. Toss spinach with dressing and serve immediately.

FRUIT & SPINACH SALAD

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The combination of sweet fruit and salty feta cheese makes this salad a winner. -Virginia Dack, Asheville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
1 green onion, chopped
1/4 cup oil and vinegar salad dressing

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, grapes, cheese, walnuts and onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BALSAMIC-SALMON SPINACH SALAD

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This spinach salad is really healthy and super fast. It's an absolute cinch to make after a long workday. -Karen Schlyter, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 salmon fillet (6 ounces)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette, divided
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup cubed avocado
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon sunflower kernels, toasted
1 tablespoon dried cranberries

Steps:

Drizzle salmon with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Cut salmon into 2 pieces., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss spinach with remaining vinaigrette. Divide between 2 plates. Top with the salmon, avocado, walnuts, sunflower kernels and cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH FRUIT

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Tossed with ripe banana chunks, fresh strawberries and a poppy seed vinaigrette, this fabulous spinach salad looks and tastes special enough for company. -Joan Antonen, Arlington, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed and undrained
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 large banana, sliced
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in thawed strawberries and poppy seeds., Place spinach on individual salad plates. Arrange the fresh strawberries, banana and avocado over spinach. Top with green onions and dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THE PERFECT SUNDAY BRUNCH SPINACH SALAD

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My coworker Lori makes this salad whenever she is in charge of Friday breakfast and we all absolutely love it...and it's so easy. Absolutely no cooking required, so it's great during the warm summer months.

Provided by Chez Christine

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) bags baby spinach
2 bananas, sliced
12 fresh strawberries, sliced
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup pine nuts
1 cup poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

Place spinach in a large bowl. Arrange bananas, strawberries, mandarin oranges, cranberries, and pine nuts on top. Toss with poppy seed dressing before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 271.2 mg, Sugar 19.5 g