Vegan Classic Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Vegan Classic Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing—an irresistible fusion of fresh, vibrant vegetables and a tangy-sweet homemade dressing. Featuring tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, creamy avocado, and crunchy almond slivers, this nutrient-packed recipe is as wholesome as it is delicious. The honey mustard-inspired dressing perfectly balances Dijon mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and a splash of lemon juice for a burst of flavor that ties every ingredient together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy vegan spinach salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a light dinner option. Whether you're searching for healthy salad recipes, vegan meal ideas, or a no-cook dish, this recipe delivers full-bodied flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 1 medium avocado
- 0.25 cup almond slices
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1.5 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by washing and drying the baby spinach thoroughly. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, then slice it into thin rounds and add to the spinach.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad mix.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the stone, and slice the flesh into cubes. Add the cubes to the salad.
Add the almond slices over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.6 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 450 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 425 mg | 9% | |
*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.
