Low Fat Tomato and Spinach Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with nutrients, this Low Fat Tomato and Spinach Salad is the perfect guilt-free addition to any meal. Featuring crisp baby spinach, sweet cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and a touch of zesty red onion, this salad is as flavorful as it is healthy. Tossed in a tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and garlic, it’s a light yet satisfying dish you can whip up in just 15 minutes. Ideal as a low-fat side dish or a refreshing light lunch, this salad brims with vibrant colors and bold flavors while staying heart-healthy and deliciously simple. Perfect for anyone seeking a quick, healthy recipe that doesn’t compromise on taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into small, manageable slices. Add it to the mix.
In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic (finely chop or use a garlic press), salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Serve immediately as a fresh, low-fat side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 801 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1584 mg | 34% | |
*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.
