Spinach Salad with Nectarines and Pecans

5 from 1 vote

Spinach Salad with Nectarines and Pecans

A simple spinach salad recipe dressed up with sliced nectarines, sweet candied pecans, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This salad goes with everything, is easy to throw together, and gives you a creative way to use gorgeous late summer stone fruit!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: spinach salad, spinach salad with nectarines

Servings: people

Calories: 233kcal

Ingredients

For the salad

10 ounces fresh baby spinach 2-3 handfuls per person
1 large nectarine pitted and sliced
1/2 cup candied pecans

For the dressing

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp smooth or whole-grain Dijon mustard
pinch kosher salt
a few turns freshly-ground black pepper

Instructions

To prepare the dressing, combine all ingredients—olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper—in a mason jar or liquid measuring cup. Shake or whisk until thoroughly-combined. Set aside.
To assemble the salad, combine spinach, nectarines, and pecans in a large serving bowl. Pour on about half the dressing, and toss to combine. The spinach should be lightly coated. Taste, add more dressing as desired, and serve.

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