Make Ahead Spinach and Boston Lettuce Salad
Bright, fresh, and effortlessly elegant, this Make Ahead Spinach and Boston Lettuce Salad is the perfect addition to your meal plan. Packed with nutrient-rich spinach, tender Boston lettuce, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, this salad is elevated with crunchy cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and toasted sliced almonds for irresistible texture. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties it all together with bold, balanced flavor. Designed for convenience, this salad can be prepped in advance and stored separately from the dressing, making it ideal for gatherings, meal prep, or busy weeknights. Serve it as a light main course or as a refreshing side for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach
- 4 cups Boston lettuce
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach and Boston lettuce. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place both spinach and lettuce in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber if preferred. Slice it into thin rounds and add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl as well.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and sliced almonds over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until emulsified to make the dressing.
If making ahead, cover the salad and dressing separately. Store the salad in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
When ready to serve, give the dressing another shake or whisk, then drizzle it over the salad. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.8 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.3 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 3358 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 47.7 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1311 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1746 mg | 37% | |
*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.
