Heart-Healthy Tomato and Spinach Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with nutrients, this Heart-Healthy Tomato and Spinach Salad is the perfect addition to your wholesome eating routine. Featuring tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy avocado, this colorful salad is as delicious as it is nourishing. Topped with crunchy sunflower seeds and a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, every bite is bursting with heart-healthy flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for busy weekdays or as an elegant starter for your dinner table. Enjoy it immediately or let the flavors meld in the fridge for a truly delightful treat! This salad is a celebration of simple, clean ingredients that cater to both your palate and your health—an irresistible choice for those seeking guilt-free indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 1 medium avocado
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 small, minced garlic clove
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Peel and thinly slice the cucumber and red onion, then add them to the salad bowl.
Dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces and gently toss it with the other salad ingredients.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Sprinkle the unsalted sunflower seeds over the top for added texture and heart-healthy fats.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
738 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.5 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 774 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1954 mg | 42% | |
*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.
