Spinach Salad

Submitted by Chef #351205

"Everyone at a recent potluck (including me) was asking for this recipe."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 10 ounces Baby Spinach
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped & toasted
• 1⁄2 cup craisins
• feta cheese, crumbled

• Dressing

• 3⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

directions

1. Toast pecans in oven at 350 for 5-10 minutes.
2. Mix Dressing.
3. Put Spinach in a bowl, add pecans, craisins and feta cheese. Toss, add dressing & toss again.

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

Perfect autumn salad! I made this as written, but decreased the oil to a little less than 1/2 cup. The sour cream (I used light) makes the dressing thick and creamy; it clings well to the spinach leaves. While the dressing IS delicious, it's appearance is a bit odd; it looks much like chocolate syrup. But don't be put off by the looks of it..... it's terrific! Thanx for sharing.

 

[Reada J.]

Fantastic salad and dressing. I also added some orange segments. I think this would be good with any fruit if you didn't have the craisins.

 

[Julie]

This was great! I decreased the oil to 1/2 cup and added a little more balsamic vinegar and a touch more sugar to taste. Make sure to stir really well. I was out of craisins but it was fine even without it. I also used goat cheese in place feta. I didn't use stars to rate this as I did change the recipe so much but the dressing is excellent, I think, regardless of what you put with it. Thanks!

 

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

I can see why this was popular at he pot luck! I love "these" types of salads (with balsamic, feta, nuts, Craisins) and the addition of sour cream adds a nice depth to the dressing, making it richer tasting but not turning it into a creamy dressing. Thanks for getting the recipe! Roxygirl