Raspberry, Pecan, Nasturtium Spinach Salad

I have grown nasturtiums for eating for the last couple of years. They are show stoppers on so many appetizers and salads. They have a little spicy taste so work great instead of onion. These red ones I used were mild and very pleasant tasting and went great with the rest of the salad. I made the raspberry vinaigrette from scratch and it turned out fantastic. I had seedless raspberry jam in the fridge and went from there. It is so easy and so delicious. Way better than any bottle brand!! Amber and Ken loved the salad and raved about the dressing. I will be making this again. If you don’t have nasturtiums growing be careful not to run out and buy some as they may be loaded with pesticides. It is best to grow your own. You can also substitute red onion slices in this salad.

For the salad

1 cup toasted pecan halves
1 6 oz. package raspberries, washed
283 gm. bag of spinach, washed
Fresh nasturtiums or red onion slices

Vinaigrette

3 Tbsp. seedless raspberry jam
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. creamy Dijon mustard
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. honey
Salt and pepper to taste

Whisk the jam, vinegar and mustard together. Slowly whisk in the oil and then the honey. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use. Lay your spinach out on a platter. Scatter raspberries and pecans and place nasturtium on top. Drizzle with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

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18 thoughts on “Raspberry, Pecan, Nasturtium Spinach Salad”

I’ve never made my own raspberry vinaigrette and how simple is that! What a beautiful salad!

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Noshing with the Nolands on July 23, 2012 at 9:19 am said:

It is a great dressing, I hope you try it.

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Pretty salad. I’ve eaten nasturtiums, but never cooked with them. Great looking vinaigrette. Nice recipe – thanks.

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Noshing with the Nolands on July 23, 2012 at 11:16 am said:

Thanks for stopping by!!

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This is just too pretty to eat! I’d rather sit and look at it. Great idea on the raspberry vinaigrette.

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Noshing with the Nolands on July 23, 2012 at 4:58 pm said:

Thanks Terri!!

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Tara, this is gorgeous! What a fun and pretty culinary experience!

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Noshing with the Nolands on July 23, 2012 at 4:58 pm said:

Thanks Julia, it is so good too!!

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Wow, that is stunning.
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Noshing with the Nolands on July 24, 2012 at 8:14 am said:

I am following you now, thanks for much!!

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That salad looks so nice! I will definitely try that one. Loved your review on Roy’s. I really enjoyed that restaurant – my mouth is watering just thinking about it! – K

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Noshing with the Nolands on July 24, 2012 at 8:15 am said:

Thanks so much Karen!!

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That salad is so gorgeous!! It is like art! Thanks so much for sharing it on Manic Monday!

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Noshing with the Nolands on February 26, 2013 at 6:57 am said:

Thanks Bobbi!!

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Lovely berry dish. Berries and currants are this week’s subject for Food on Friday. Would you be happy to link this in? We are looking to create a fantastic collection of berry dishes. This is the link .

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Great that you linked in. Cheers

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