Minted Spinach Salad
Brighten up your table with this Minted Spinach Salad, a refreshing blend of baby spinach, fresh mint, and crisp vegetables, all brought together with a zesty homemade lemon-honey dressing. This vibrant, no-cook salad features crunchy cucumber and radishes, creamy crumbled feta, and the delightful nuttiness of slivered almonds. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish, it’s ready in just 15 minutes and packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients bursting with flavor. Whether you're looking for a healthy, gluten-free option or a crowd-pleasing salad for entertaining, this Minted Spinach Salad is a quick, easy, and irresistible choice that offers a perfect balance of citrusy, creamy, and crunchy elements.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 cups fresh mint leaves
- 1 large cucumber
- 4 small radishes
- 0.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cups slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach and place it in a large salad bowl.
Chop the fresh mint leaves into smaller pieces if needed and add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, and add it to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the radishes and add them to the bowl for a splash of color and crunch.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and slivered almonds over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy this bright, refreshing Minted Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1113 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.5 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2994 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1254 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 1841 mg | 39% | |
*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.
