Linda's Spinach Salad with the Works

Get ready to indulge in "Linda's Spinach Salad with the Works," a vibrant and nutrient-packed masterpiece that’s as satisfying as it is flavorful. This salad is brimming with fresh baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and a pop of color from red onion. Creamy avocado, protein-packed hard-boiled eggs, and crispy bacon strips elevate every bite, while tangy feta cheese crumbles and crunchy sliced almonds add irresistible texture. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette, crafted with olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and a touch of seasoning, ties it all together, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and savory. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, this salad is a feast of flavors and textures that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Baby spinach
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 Cucumber
• 0.5 Red onion
• 1 Avocado
• 2 Hard-boiled eggs
• 4 Crispy bacon strips
• 0.5 cups Feta cheese crumbles
• 0.25 cups Sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

3. Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add them to the salad.

Step 4

4. Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.

Step 5

5. Dice the avocado and add it to the salad just before serving to prevent browning.

Step 6

6. Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs and place them on top of the salad.

Step 7

7. Cook the bacon strips until crispy, then crumble them into pieces. Add to the salad.

Step 8

8. Sprinkle the feta cheese crumbles and sliced almonds over the salad for added texture.

Step 9

9. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 10

10. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.

Step 11

11. Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful and satisfying spinach salad with the works!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1095.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1484.6

Total Fat 117.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 497mg	0%
Sodium 2668.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 50.2g	0%

Vitamin D 100IU	0%
Calcium 708.0mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 2242.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.2%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 16.5%