Dairy-Free Classic Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Bright, vibrant, and completely dairy-free, this Classic Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a refreshing twist on a timeless favorite. Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crunchy toasted almonds, and crisp cucumber, this salad offers a medley of textures and flavors in every bite. The homemade honey mustard dressing, made with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic powder, adds the perfect balance of tangy sweetness to elevate the dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a colorful side dish for any occasion. Whether you're avoiding dairy or seeking a wholesome, clean-eating option, this spinach salad promises to impress with its simplicity and deliciousness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the honey mustard dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Rinse and dry the baby spinach leaves, and place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, toasted sliced almonds, diced avocado, and sliced cucumber to the bowl with the spinach.
Drizzle the prepared honey mustard dressing over the salad mixture.
Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately for a fresh and crispy experience. Enjoy your dairy-free classic spinach salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.8 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1694 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1947 mg | 41% | |
*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.
