Spinach and Red Onion Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Spinach and Red Onion Salad, a colorful medley of crisp baby spinach, zesty red onion, and juicy cherry tomatoes, topped with creamy, tangy crumbles of feta cheese. This quick and easy salad, ready in just 15 minutes, is elevated by a homemade lemon vinaigrette bursting with flavor from extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and a hint of citrus. Perfect as a fresh side dish or a light main course, this salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats or hearty soups. Healthy, vibrant, and packed with nutrients, it’s an ideal choice for a wholesome meal packed with taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the baby spinach thoroughly and pat dry using a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice into thin rings. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them into the bowl along with the spinach and red onions.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad for a creamy and tangy touch.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Serve immediately as a fresh, vibrant side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
713 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.7 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1689 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 564 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 631 mg | 13% | |
*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.
