Description
A classic Sicilian spinach salad featuring fresh baby spinach, creamy goat cheese, flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts, all tossed in a homemade basil vinaigrette. This spinach salad sicilian style is a delicious and easy addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- For the Basil Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh basil, minced, packed
- 1 Tablespoon red onion, minced
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the fresh baby spinach, crumbled goat cheese, drained sun dried tomatoes, and pine nuts.
- In a small jar, combine all the basil vinaigrette ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar, minced fresh basil, minced red onion, minced garlic, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Shake the jar vigorously until the vinaigrette ingredients are well blended.
- Drizzle the basil vinaigrette over the spinach salad to taste.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Add your favorite protein if desired.
Notes
- For a different flavor profile, substitute spring mix, arugula, or other greens.
- Consider adding other vegetables like mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers.
- Walnuts, pecans, or pistachios can be used instead of pine nuts.
- Feta cheese or shaved Parmesan can be substituted for goat cheese.
- Any type of homemade or store-bought vinaigrette works well.
- Add drained chickpeas or white beans for extra protein and fiber.
- The oil from the sun dried tomatoes can be reserved and used as a dressing with added salt and pepper.
- Top with homemade croutons or parmesan crisps for added texture.
- This spinach salad sicilian style pairs well with chicken, shrimp, salmon, or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Salad Preparation
- Cuisine: Italian (Sicilian Inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximate)
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 281 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 9 mg