Spinach Salad With Cherries & Basil
Discover a vibrant and nutritious spinach salad, bursting with sweet cherries and aromatic basil. This recipe combines fiber-rich spinach, antioxidant-packed cherries, and healthy fats from walnuts and olive oil to support a healthy gut and overall wellness. It's a deliciously simple way to enjoy a meal that's as good for you as it tastes.
Avg. Recipe Cost (US)
$17.80
Avg. Recipe Cost (UK)
£9.40
Nutritional Information (approx)
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Protein: 20 g
- Fats: 20 g
- Carbs: 60 g
- Fibre: 10 g
Tags
Vegetarian Gluten Free Salad Summer Healthy Lunch Dinner
Ingredients
- basil - ¼ cup (15g)
- white wine vinegar - 3 tbsp.
- extra virgin olive oil - 2 tbsp.
- small red onions - 2
- walnuts or hazelnuts - ½ cup (50g)
- coconut oil - 1 tsp.
- green beans - 1 ⅓ cup (200g)
- spinach - 1 ⅓ cup (300g)
- feta cheese - ¾ cup (100g)
- cherries - 1 ¾ cup (400g) (pitted)
Preparation Instructions
- 1. Place the basil, vinegar and olive oil in a high speed blender and blitz to make dressing. Season with pepper and salt.
- 2. Cut the onions into thin rings and chop the nuts coarsely. Heat the coconut oil in a frying pan and fry the shallots 2 minutes. Add in the nuts, beans, and season well. Cook for about 6 minutes on medium heat, stirring regularly.
- 3. Now add the half the spinach to the pan and allow for it to wilt, then transfer into a serving platter.
- 4. Mix in the rest of the fresh spinach and drizzle with the earlier made dressing. Top the salad with crumbled feta and cherries. Serve with grilled meats.