Low Fat Tomato and Spinach Salad

Brighten up your table with this refreshing and nutrient-packed Low Fat Tomato and Spinach Salad, a quick and healthy choice that's brimming with flavor! Tender baby spinach and juicy cherry tomatoes form the vibrant base, while crisp cucumber and sharp red onion add a delightful crunch. A zesty homemade vinaigrette, made with heart-healthy olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic, ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this low-fat salad is perfect as a light main course or a flavorful side that complements any meal. Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and a balance of taste and texture, this salad is proof that healthy eating can be delicious and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.25 medium red onion
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the baby spinach, then place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the bowl with the spinach.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the red onion into small, manageable slices. Add it to the mix.

Step 5

In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic (finely chop or use a garlic press), salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a fresh, low-fat side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(666.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	278.4

Total Fat 15.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 801.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 17.6g
Protein 7.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 177.5mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1584.1mg	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: 47.8%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 42.6%