Spinach Salad with Dressing
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Spinach Salad with Dressing is the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and tangy homemade vinaigrette. Tender baby spinach is combined with sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and the creamy richness of crumbled feta cheese. Chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch, bringing both texture and a dose of healthy fats to the mix. The standout feature? A quick and easy balsamic-honey dressing that pairs olive oil with a hint of Dijon mustard for a bold, slightly sweet, and tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant salad is ideal as a light lunch, an elegant starter, or a nutritious side dish to complement any meal. Perfect for everyday dining or entertaining, it’s a fresh take on classic greens that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium (thinly sliced) red onion
- 0.5 medium (sliced into half-moons) cucumber
- 0.5 cup (crumbled) feta cheese
- 0.25 cup (chopped) walnuts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves and the cucumber into thin half-moons. Add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad along with crumbled feta cheese and chopped walnuts.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
Pour the dressing over the spinach salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, homemade spinach salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
953 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.2 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1672 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 568 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 799 mg | 17% | |
*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.
