Simple Spinach Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Simple Spinach Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing, a refreshing medley of fresh, wholesome ingredients that comes together in just 15 minutes. Packed with crisp spinach leaves, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, this salad bursts with flavor and color. The star of the dish is the zesty homemade lemon mint dressing, made with fresh lemon juice, aromatic mint leaves, a hint of honey, and a touch of garlic for a delightful balance of citrusy and herbal notes. Perfect as a light lunch or a healthy side dish, this easy spinach salad is a must-try for anyone craving freshness and simplicity in a bowl. Ideal for spring and summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, this nutrient-packed salad satisfies your palate while prioritizing wholesome, natural flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cups feta cheese
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the spinach leaves thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and mix it into the bowl with the other ingredients.
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
For the dressing, finely chop the mint leaves and place them in a small bowl.
Add the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the mint.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined and emulsified.
Drizzle the lemon mint dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.7 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1567 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 622 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2028 mg | 43% | |
*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.
