Quick Spinach Salad with Sprouts
Brighten up your mealtime with this Quick Spinach Salad with Sprouts, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring tender baby spinach leaves, crunchy mixed sprouts, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and the subtle bite of red onion, this salad is a refreshing medley of colors and flavors. A sprinkle of creamy crumbled feta adds a touch of indulgence, while the zesty homemade dressing—made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard—ties it all together beautifully. Perfect as a light lunch or a wholesome side dish, this no-cook recipe is rich in antioxidants, protein, and freshness. Ideal for busy weeknights or when you need a quick, healthy option without sacrificing flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup Mixed sprouts (e.g., alfalfa, broccoli, mung bean)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Rinse the baby spinach leaves under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the mixed sprouts under water and drain well. Add them to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and cut it into thin slices or half-moons. Add the cucumber to the salad bowl.
Finely slice the red onion into thin strips and add it to the salad.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Adjust the seasoning to taste, if needed.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients.
Serve immediately as a light lunch or a side dish to your favorite meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
777 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 2022 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1620 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.
