Creamy Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with this delectable Creamy Spinach Salad, a perfect balance of freshness and indulgence. Packed with tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and protein-rich chopped hard-boiled eggs, this vibrant salad is tossed in a luscious homemade dressing made with sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey for a subtle sweetness. Thinly sliced red onions add a zing, while crunchy croutons and grated Parmesan cheese provide satisfying texture and bold flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish shines as a light main course or an irresistible side dish, making it a go-to recipe for quick weeknight meals or elegant gatherings. Treat your taste buds to the ultimate creamy spinach salad experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 0.25 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup croutons
- 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly and place it in a large serving bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the creamy dressing by combining the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Add the thinly sliced red onion, cherry tomato halves, and chopped hard-boiled eggs to the spinach in the serving bowl.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad, then gently toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
Top the salad with croutons and grated Parmesan cheese for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Optionally, garnish with extra Parmesan or a lemon wedge.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.0 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 511 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 2025 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 631 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1447 mg | 31% | |
*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.
