Introducing the ultimate **Sugar-Free Classic Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing**, a healthful twist on the timeless favorite that's bursting with flavor and texture! Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, this vibrant salad is elevated by the crunch of walnuts and the tangy richness of crumbled feta cheese. The pièce de résistance? A silky homemade honey mustard dressing crafted with Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil—perfectly balanced and free of refined sugar! Ready in just 15 minutes, this wholesome salad is ideal as a light lunch, side dish, or refreshing dinner option. Whether you're meal-prepping or hosting, you'll love how easy and delicious this recipe is to serve and savor!
Place the baby spinach leaves into a large salad bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, quartered hard-boiled eggs, sliced avocado, and sliced cucumber to the bowl.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, combine Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk together until smooth.
Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the mustard mixture while continuing to whisk. This will create an emulsified dressing.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.
Pour the honey mustard dressing over the salad, and gently toss everything together to ensure the salad is evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, sugar-free spinach salad!
Calories |
2046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 169.1 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.1 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 472 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 2802 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.8 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.4 g | ||
| Protein | 51.8 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 890 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3086 mg | 66% | |
*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.