Description
Experience a burst of freshness with this Simple Spinach Salad Recipe. Featuring tender baby spinach leaves, crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, this vibrant salad is drizzled with a zesty olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. Perfect for any occasion, it’s quick to prepare and packed with nutrients, making it an ideal light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts or almonds, toasted
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Wash the baby spinach thoroughly and pat dry.
- Slice the cucumber and cherry tomatoes; thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion; toss gently.
- Sprinkle feta cheese and toasted nuts over the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; drizzle over the salad before serving.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added sweetness, include fruits like strawberries or apples.- To make it heartier, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.- Keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.