Spinach Feta and Pine Nut Salad
Brighten your table with this vibrant Spinach Feta and Pine Nut Salad, a refreshing and nutrient-packed dish that’s both elegant and effortless to prepare. Tender baby spinach leaves serve as the perfect base, complemented by the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese and the buttery crunch of toasted pine nuts. Sweet red onion adds a delicate bite, while the zesty homemade dressing—featuring extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard—ties everything together with a harmonious balance of flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes, this salad is perfect for a quick weeknight side or a show-stopping addition to your next dinner party. Bursting with freshness and texture, this recipe is as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve it on its own or pair it with grilled chicken or fish for a light yet satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
1. Place a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pine nuts and toast them for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently until they turn golden brown and aromatic. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
2. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach leaves, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and the cooled toasted pine nuts.
4. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Spinach, Feta, and Pine Nut Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.1 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.3 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3275 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1264 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1157 mg | 25% | |
*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.
