Spinach Salad with Lemon
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Lemon, a quick and refreshing dish packed with wholesome ingredients. Tender baby spinach forms the base of this salad, beautifully complemented by a zesty homemade lemon dressing made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and extra-virgin olive oil. Sweet cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, and crunchy toasted almonds add bursts of flavor and texture, while optional crumbled feta cheese brings a creamy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutrient-rich salad is perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for your favorite meals. Bursting with citrusy freshness and simple ingredients, this recipe is a delicious and healthy way to elevate your salad game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 whole lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 medium, thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup toasted almonds
- 0.25 cup, crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the fresh baby spinach. Set it aside in a large salad bowl.
Zest the lemon into a small bowl, then cut the lemon in half and juice it into the same bowl. Remove any seeds.
Add the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the lemon zest and juice. Whisk until the dressing is emulsified and well-combined.
Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad. If using, add the crumbled feta cheese.
Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and zesty Spinach Salad with Lemon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
798 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.3 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2079 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 538 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1400 mg | 30% | |
*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.
