Spinach Cucumber Salad
Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly wholesome, this Spinach Cucumber Salad is a delightful medley of fresh vegetables and tangy flavors perfect for any occasion. Featuring crisp baby spinach leaves, cool cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a pop of red onion, this salad is topped with creamy crumbled feta for a satisfying balance of textures. The zesty homemade vinaigrette, made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, a touch of honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a perfectly sweet and tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile salad is ideal as a light lunch, a side dish for grilled mains, or a vibrant addition to your next gathering. Fresh, healthy, and easy to prepare, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the baby spinach leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it thinly into rounds or half-moons.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 502 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 365 mg | 8% | |
*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.
