Super Spinach Salad
Packed with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Super Spinach Salad is a nutrient-rich delight perfect for any occasion. Featuring fresh baby spinach as its base, this wholesome salad is elevated with sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and the sharp bite of red onion. Crumbled feta cheese, sliced almonds, and chewy dried cranberries add a delightful combination of creaminess, crunch, and sweetness, making every bite irresistibly satisfying. Tossed in a zesty homemade balsamic vinaigrette with a touch of honey and Dijon mustard, this salad is as healthy as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes and serving four, it’s the ideal recipe for a quick lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a light dinner. Perfect for spinach salad lovers seeking a flavorful, easy-to-make, and visually stunning dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 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 the baby spinach thoroughly and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds. Add them to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice half a red onion and mix it in with the other vegetables.
Top the vegetables with crumbled feta cheese, sliced almonds, and dried cranberries for added texture and flavor.
In a small bowl or a mason jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake the jar until the dressing is well-emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
226 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 241 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1188 mg | 25% | |
*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.
