This Spinach Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette is a delicious side dish packed with healthy greens, mushrooms, sweet dried cranberries and pecans! Under 90 calories per serving!
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I don’t know about you but I LOVE a good salad – it doesn’t matter what time of the year it is or what fresh ingredients are available, I’ll find a way to make a delicious salad to suit any season. Thankfully this Spinach Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette is made with easy-to-find ingredients, no matter the time of year, and it’s a delicious addition to any summer barbecue, easy weeknight meal, or holiday dinner! AND it’s under 90 calories per serving!
One other fun fact about this salad – it’s the salad that was served at our wedding almost 15 years ago!!
Ingredients for Spinach Salad
To make this Spinach Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette you’ll need:
- fresh baby spinach (washed and dried)
- fresh white button mushrooms
- dried cranberries
- pecans
- mayonnaise
- sugar
- apple cider vinegar
- lemon juice
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I hope you love this Spinach Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite salad for any time of year? I’d love to know!
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Spinach Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette
This Spinach Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette is a delicious side dish packed with healthy greens, mushrooms, sweet dried cranberries and pecans!
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 8 cups fresh baby spinach
- 10 small white button mushrooms sliced thinly
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries use more if desired
- 1/3 cup pecans whole or chopped
For the dressing:
- 6 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
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Add the spinach, sliced mushrooms, cranberries and pecans to a large salad bowl.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and lemon juice until well combined.
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Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss well, and serve.
Demeter says
I could make a meal out of this! So perfect for my lunches especially during the summer when I just want something light.
The Busy Baker says
Yes you could! Thanks for the comment!😊
Beth Pierce says
I know what I will be having for lunch tomorrow! So light and flavorful; yum!
The Busy Baker says
Then bon appétit!😁
Paula says
What a great summer lunch option!
The Busy Baker says
Yes it’s a great recipe for lunch!☺️
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
Whoa, this is a must make meal! Definitely a must try!
The Busy Baker says
Yes it is! Let me know how you like it!😊
amanda says
This is the perfect salad for entertaining! It’s easy but still delicious.
The Busy Baker says
Thank you Amanda, glad you like it!😊
Allyson Zea says
I love a good spinach salad and this one was GREAT! YUM!
The Busy Baker says
Happy to hear you liked this one too!!
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
This salad is a must-make!!
The Busy Baker says
Yes, it’s a delicious salad😊