Spinach Spring Greens Salad
Elevate your next meal with this vibrant Spinach Spring Greens Salad, a refreshing medley of baby spinach, crisp spring greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber, all brought together with a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for spring or summer, this salad offers layers of flavor with the tang of red onion, the creamy richness of optional feta cheese, and the nutty crunch of toasted sliced almonds. The easy-to-make dressing, featuring olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey mustard, adds a bright and balanced finish to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad is ideal as a light lunch, a wholesome side dish, or a colorful addition to any dinner spread. Fresh, delicious, and nutrient-packed, it’s a healthy crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 3 cups spring greens mix
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 0.25 red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach and spring greens mix thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and then cut into halves for bite-sized pieces. Add to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and toss it into the salad.
If using, crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it on top of the greens.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Let them cool for a minute and add to the bowl.
In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Spinach Spring Greens Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1051 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.8 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2140 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 930 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1245 mg | 26% | |
*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.
