Classic Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Elevate your mealtime with this Classic Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing—a vibrant and wholesome dish packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, creamy avocado, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a pop of sharpness from red onion. This easy-to-make salad is topped with crunchy chopped walnuts for added texture and finished with a homemade honey mustard dressing that perfectly balances tangy apple cider vinegar, smooth Dijon mustard, and sweet honey. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with fresh flavors, this salad is perfect as a light main course or a refreshing side dish. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quick lunch, this recipe will bring a burst of healthy goodness to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup sliced red onion
- 1 sliced avocado
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach leaves thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to the bowl with the spinach.
Peel and slice the avocado, removing the pit. Add the avocado slices to the salad bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.
Gradually add the olive oil to the dressing mixture while continuing to whisk, ensuring a smooth consistency.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste, and whisk again to incorporate the spices.
Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Gently toss the salad with the dressing until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the top of the salad for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately as a fresh and healthy meal or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
864 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.5 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1612 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 219 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1766 mg | 38% | |
*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.
