Mediterranean Spinach Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Mediterranean Spinach Salad, a perfect fusion of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Crisp baby spinach serves as the nutrient-packed base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, tangy red onion, and briny Kalamata olives add layers of texture and taste. Crowned with creamy crumbled feta and tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic oregano, this salad embodies the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is a healthy and satisfying addition to any meal, whether as a light main course or a stunning side dish. Perfect for those seeking quick, flavorful, and nutritious meal options!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 0.5 cups Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cups Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the spinach.
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice into thin half-moons. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle it over the salad.
Rinse the Kalamata olives and add them to the salad. If they are whole, you may choose to pit and slice them, if desired.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.0 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.4 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3990 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 912 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1976 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.
