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.
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Ingredients
Spinach and Melon Salad
- 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)
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
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
Preparation
Spinach and Melon Salad
- In large bowl, combine together all ingredients.
- Toss with Honey Citrus Dressing (recipe below) and Maple Pecans (recipe below).
Honey Citrus Vinaigrette
- In small bowl, whisk together all ingredients.
Maple Pecans
- 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.
Makes 6 servings
Nutritional Analysis (per serving)
Spinach and Melon Salad with Vinaigrette
- Calories: 77
- Calories from fat: 28%
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 29mg
- Carbohydrate: 1:4g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 11g
- Protein: 2g
- Diabetic Exchanges: 1 carbohydrate, 1/2 fat
Maple Pecans
- Calories: 40
- Calories from fat: 72%
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0mg
- Carbohydrate: 3g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat