Spinach-Apricot Salad

Prep: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A vibrant spinach and dried apricot salad with toasted macadamia nuts, featuring a tangy apricot-vinegar dressing that offers a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, ideal for light meals or gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 (6 oz.) package dried apricots
  • 1 lb. fresh spinach
  • 3 Tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. apricot preserves
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped toasted Macadamia nuts

Instructions

  1. Chop apricots in half.
  2. Pour boiling water over apricots; let stand for 30 minutes.
  3. Drain apricots.
  4. Remove stems from spinach.
  5. Wash, dry, and tear spinach into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Combine vinegar and preserves in a blender; process until smooth.
  7. While blending, add oil through the opening in the lid.
  8. Combine salad with the dressing.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

355 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.5g 7% DV
Total Fat 21.3g 27% DV
Carbs 40.1g 15% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 11.1g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 197.3mg 9% DV
Potassium 405.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 343.8mcg 38% DV
Vitamin C 9.8mg 11% DV
Calcium 48mg 4% DV
Iron 1.5mg 9% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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