Spinach Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and wholesome Spinach Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing—a perfect blend of fresh, crunchy, and tangy flavors! Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures. Creamy crumbled feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds add a burst of richness and crunch, while the homemade honey Dijon dressing ties it all together with its silky balance of sweetness and tanginess. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy, no-cook recipe is ideal as a light appetizer, a flavorful side dish, or even a quick healthy lunch. With its refreshing ingredients and zesty dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the baby spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water, pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves and add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add it to the salad bowl.
Cut the red onion into very thin slices and add them to the salad. To reduce the onion's sharpness, you can soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes before adding them.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds over the salad for added flavor and texture.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the honey Dijon dressing. Combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Pour the honey Dijon dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients in the dressing.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.0 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2313 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 820 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1688 mg | 36% | |
*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.
