Spinach Cucumber Feta and Red Onion Salad
Brighten your table with this fresh and zesty Spinach Cucumber Feta and Red Onion Salad, an effortless yet elegant dish that’s bursting with flavor and texture. Tender baby spinach forms the base, complemented by crisp cucumber slices, tangy crumbled feta, and thinly sliced red onions for a vibrant medley of colors and crunch. The real magic lies in the simple, homemade dressing—a harmonious blend of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey for a perfectly balanced sweet-and-tangy finish. Garnished with fragrant parsley, this healthy salad is ready in just 15 minutes and makes the perfect side dish or light lunch. With its Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this recipe is ideal for weeknight meals, dinner parties, or even meal prep. Keep your taste buds refreshed and your plate beautiful with this spinach salad masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 large cucumber
- 3 ounces feta cheese
- 0.5 red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber thinly into rounds. Add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the spinach and cucumbers.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes and add them to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat the ingredients.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the top as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
739 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.0 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1667 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 630 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 863 mg | 18% | |
*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.
