California Wilted Spinach Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly satisfying, this California Wilted Spinach Salad combines vibrant flavors and textures into a wholesome dish perfect for any occasion. Tender spinach leaves are lightly wilted with a warm, tangy garlic-infused vinaigrette made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory. This delightful base is topped with an array of California-inspired ingredients, including creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy toasted almonds, and crumbly feta cheese, all brought to life with the crisp bite of thinly sliced red onion. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and nutritious recipe is ideal as a refreshing lunch or an elegant side salad at dinner. It’s a must-try for lovers of healthy, flavorful salads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Toasted almond slices
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach leaves, then place them in a large salad bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until warm but not smoking.
Add the minced garlic to the olive oil and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the warm vinaigrette over the spinach leaves in the bowl, tossing gently to coat and slightly wilt the spinach.
Add the red onion slices, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, feta cheese, and toasted almond slices to the salad.
Toss the salad gently again to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a warm salad, garnished with a few extra almond slices or a sprinkle of feta, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.9 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1340 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.4 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 535 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2125 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
