Spinach Rice Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly satisfying, this Spinach Rice Salad is a delightful medley of textures and flavors that comes together in just 15 minutes. Featuring tender cooked rice, crisp baby spinach, crunchy diced cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, zesty red onion, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this dish packs in vibrant color and nutrition. Toasted sliced almonds add a subtle nutty crunch, while a tangy homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together with a hint of sweetness. Perfect as a light lunch, a hearty side dish, or a make-ahead meal, this versatile recipe is both wholesome and delicious. Serve it fresh or let it chill for an even richer flavor profile—your taste buds will thank you! Ideal for summer gatherings or healthy meal prep, this Spinach Rice Salad is sure to become a go-to in your recipe rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook 2 cups of rice per package instructions and let it cool completely to room temperature.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled rice, baby spinach, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted almonds.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if necessary.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.2 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2638 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.0 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 38.9 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 808 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1451 mg | 31% | |
*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.
