Spinach and Melon Salad with Honey Citrus Vinaigrette
Holly Clegg, author of trim & Terrific Gulf Coast Favorites

Looking for a great summer salad that’s refreshing, colorful, and jam-packed with flavor? Here it is! Give your taste buds a thrill with this fruity spinach salad accented with Maple Pecans, if desired. Look for more yummy recipes from Holly Clegg's trim & Terrific Gulf Coast Favorites.
Ingredients
- 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cubed seeded watermelon
- 1 cup cubed cantaloupe
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- Honey Citrus Vinaigrette (recipe below)
- Maple Pecans (optional, recipe below)
Preparation
- In large bowl, combine together all ingredients. Toss with Honey Citrus Dressing (recipe below) and Maple Pecans (recipes below).
Honey Citrus Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper
- Dash hot sauce
- In small bowl, whisk together all ingredients.
Makes 6 servings
Maple Pecans
Simple and adds that extra enticing crunch and sweetness to any salad or use as a snack.
- 1/4 cup pecan halves
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In small bowl, mix together pecans and maple syrup. Spread on prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutritional Analysis (per serving)
- Calories 77
- Calories from fat (%) 28
- Fat (g) 3
- Saturated Fat (g) 0
- Cholesterol (mg) 0
- Sodium (mg) 29
- Carbohydrate (g) 14
- Dietary Fiber (g) 1
- Sugars (g) 11
- Protein (g) 2
- Diabetic Exchanges: 1 carbohydrate, 1/2 fat
Nutritional information per serving of Maple Pecans:
- Calories 40
- Calories from fat (%) 72
- Fat (g) 3
- Saturated Fat (g) 0
- Cholesterol (mg) 0
- Sodium (mg) 0
- Carbohydrate (g) 3
- Dietary Fiber (g) 0
- Sugars (g) 2
- Protein (g) 0
- Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat