Spinach and Carrot Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Spinach and Carrot Salad, a nutrient-packed medley of fresh spinach leaves, crunchy carrots, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy crumbled feta cheese. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 15 minutes, combines wholesome ingredients with a zesty homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, a hint of honey, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Perfect for a light lunch or a colorful side dish, this salad features a delightful balance of flavors and textures, from the crisp veggies to the creamy feta. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a healthy meal idea, this Spinach and Carrot Salad is sure to impress with its freshness and simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 medium Carrots
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 50 grams Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner. Set aside.
2. Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or mandoline. Alternatively, cut them into thin matchstick-like strips for more texture.
3. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half.
4. Finely slice the red onion into thin rings or strips.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach leaves, grated or julienned carrots, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
6. Crumble the feta cheese on top of the salad mixture.
7. To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or shake them in a mason jar until emulsified.
8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
9. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and serve immediately. Enjoy this fresh and wholesome Spinach and Carrot Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 344 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 422 mg | 9% | |
*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.
