Spinach Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing Spinach Salad with Yogurt Dressing—a perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and creamy flavor. This vibrant salad combines tender baby spinach leaves, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and delicate red onion for a medley of textures and colors. The star of the show is the zesty Greek yogurt dressing, made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, a touch of honey, and a hint of garlic for a creamy yet tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required, this easy-to-make salad is a healthy, low-calorie option that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. Bursting with freshness and flavor, this quick spinach salad is sure to become a staple in your healthy eating routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the baby spinach leaves thoroughly and let them dry completely. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add it to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons and add to the salad bowl, or skip if preferred for a milder flavor.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the yogurt dressing by combining Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings if needed (e.g., add more lemon juice, salt, or honey to balance the flavor).
Pour the yogurt dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a fresh, healthy addition to your meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1333 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1570 mg | 33% | |
*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.
