Spinach Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Spinach Salad with Chili Lime Dressing is a vibrant addition to any meal. Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy toasted almonds, it strikes the perfect balance of textures. The zesty homemade chili lime dressing, featuring tangy lime juice, spicy red chili flakes, and a touch of honey, adds an irresistible kick that elevates every bite. Topped with fresh cilantro, this easy-to-make salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunch, side dish, or light dinner. Whether you're craving something refreshing or looking for a crowd-pleaser, this recipe delivers on both flavor and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 Red onion
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Avocado
- 0.25 cup Almonds (sliced)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons and add to the salad.
Peel and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Add it to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, dice the flesh, and gently toss it into the salad.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Let them cool, then sprinkle over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to create the chili lime dressing.
Drizzle the chili lime dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Garnish the salad with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
998 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.4 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1359 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.5 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1827 mg | 39% | |
*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.
