Italian Spinach Salad Toh
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and healthy Italian Spinach Salad Toh! Packed with fresh baby spinach, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this salad bursts with flavor and color. The nutty crunch of toasted pine nuts and the delicate ribbons of parmesan cheese add layers of texture that elevate every bite. Tossed in a perfectly balanced homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad offers a delightful blend of tangy, sweet, and savory notes. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the ideal side dish or light meal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Perfectly suited for Italian cuisine enthusiasts or anyone looking to add a wholesome twist to their menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the baby spinach thoroughly and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves and add them to the salad bowl.
Slice the red onion thinly (about 1/8-inch slices) and add to the bowl with the spinach and tomatoes.
Using a vegetable peeler, shave the parmesan cheese into thin ribbons and set aside.
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until golden brown and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently using salad tongs or two large spoons, ensuring the spinach leaves are evenly coated.
Top the salad with the toasted pine nuts and parmesan shavings.
Serve immediately as a standalone dish or as a complement to your favorite Italian entrée.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.1 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 981 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1279 mg | 27% | |
*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.
