Mediterranean Spinach Salad

Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Mediterranean Spinach Salad, a perfect fusion of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Crisp baby spinach serves as the nutrient-packed base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, tangy red onion, and briny Kalamata olives add layers of texture and taste. Crowned with creamy crumbled feta and tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic oregano, this salad embodies the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is a healthy and satisfying addition to any meal, whether as a light main course or a stunning side dish. Perfect for those seeking quick, flavorful, and nutritious meal options!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 0.25 small Red onion
• 0.5 cups Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cups Feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the spinach.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice into thin half-moons. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 5

Rinse the Kalamata olives and add them to the salad. If they are whole, you may choose to pit and slice them, if desired.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1096.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1134.1

Total Fat 98.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 3989.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 16.9g
Protein 25.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 912.1mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 1975.5mg	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: 75.4%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 15.9%