Whole30 Classic Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this delicious and nutritious Whole30 Classic Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing! Packed with fresh spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crunchy sliced almonds, and the satisfying protein of hard-boiled eggs, this salad is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The homemade honey mustard dressing, crafted with dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and naturally sweet date paste, adds a tangy and subtly sweet touch without compromising Whole30 compliance. Ready in just 25 minutes and ideal for serving up to four, this vibrant spinach salad makes an excellent lunch, dinner, or side dish for anyone looking to enjoy a wholesome, gluten-free, and dairy-free meal. Be sure to serve it fresh to fully savor the harmony of ingredients in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 1 avocado
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon date paste
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing your ingredients. Rinse and dry the fresh spinach, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the red onion. Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs. Chop the avocado into cubes.
Add the cherry tomatoes, sliced onion, hard-boiled eggs, sliced almonds, and avocado to the bowl with spinach.
To make the dressing, combine the extra-virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, date paste, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk together until well combined and smooth.
Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients. Ensure that the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste. Enjoy the blend of textures and flavors in your Whole30 Classic Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.0 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 411 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 2163 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1984 mg | 42% | |
*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.
