Low Fat Spinach and Kale Salad

Packed with vibrant, nutrient-rich ingredients, this Low Fat Spinach and Kale Salad is the perfect guilt-free dish for health-conscious eaters. Combining tender baby spinach and hearty kale with crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy carrots, and a zing of red onion, this salad delivers a medley of textures and flavors. The homemade vinaigrette, made with zesty lemon juice, a touch of Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist), adds a perfectly balanced tangy-sweet finish without unnecessary calories. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this delicious salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light, wholesome meal. Whether you're looking for a low-fat, vegetarian, or vegan option, this recipe checks all the boxes for a satisfying and nutritious choice.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• 2 cups fresh kale
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 large carrot
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the baby spinach and kale thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry using a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner.

Step 2

Remove the stems from the kale and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large salad bowl along with the spinach.

Step 3

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and slice the cucumber and carrot into thin rounds. Finely slice the red onion. Add all the vegetables to the salad bowl.

Step 4

To prepare the vinaigrette, mince the garlic clove and combine it with the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey (or maple syrup) in a small bowl. Whisk until the ingredients are well emulsified.

Step 5

Season the vinaigrette with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the sweetness or tanginess according to your preference.

Step 6

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing appetizer or as a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(751.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	336.7

Total Fat 16.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 898.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.7g
Protein 10.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 512.3mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 1855.8mg	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: 40.4%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 48.6%