Spinach Tomato Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and irresistibly flavorful, this Spinach Tomato Salad is a perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion, this salad is elevated by the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese. The star of the dish is the homemade balsamic vinaigrette—a harmonious mix of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard—that ties everything together with a delightful balance of sweet and savory notes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is a quick and easy option for a light lunch, side dish, or refreshing appetizer. Perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe offers a healthy and delicious way to enjoy fresh produce at its finest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach and place it into a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes, slice each one in half, and add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the spinach, tomatoes, and onions.
In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad gently to combine and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.2 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2272 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 547 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1533 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.
