Tomato and Spinach Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Tomato and Spinach Salad is the perfect quick and nutritious side dish for any meal. Bursting with the juiciness of cherry tomatoes, the vibrancy of baby spinach, and the tangy richness of crumbled feta cheese, this salad is elevated with crunchy slivers of red onion and a zesty homemade vinaigrette featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easy salad recipe is ideal for busy weekdays, yet elegant enough for dinner parties. Serve it alongside grilled proteins, or enjoy it as a light, stand-alone lunch. Packed with fresh vegetables and wholesome ingredients, it’s a healthy, satisfying dish you'll want to make again and again! Keywords: tomato spinach salad, fresh salad recipes, quick side dishes, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Halve each tomato and place them in a large salad bowl.
2. Wash the baby spinach thoroughly and dry completely using a salad spinner or a clean kitchen towel. Add the spinach to the bowl with the tomatoes.
3. Peel and thinly slice the red onion, then add it to the salad bowl along with the cherry tomatoes and spinach.
4. Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
5. In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
6. Season the vinaigrette with salt and black pepper, then whisk or shake the jar to combine all ingredients well.
7. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to evenly coat the spinach and tomatoes with the dressing.
8. Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate it for up to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
823 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.8 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2263 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 538 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 853 mg | 18% | |
*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.
