Simple Spinach Salad

Bright, fresh, and flavorful, this Simple Spinach Salad is a quick and healthy side dish that's perfect for any meal. Featuring a vibrant mix of fresh baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy slivered almonds, this salad is as texturally exciting as it is nutritious. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette, made with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, adds a tangy-sweet finish that perfectly complements the earthy spinach and tangy feta. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this easy spinach salad recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or light lunches. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, it's a go-to choice for anyone seeking a quick, refreshing dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

5 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes
0.25 medium red onion
0.5 cup feta cheese
0.25 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the baby spinach if it is not pre-washed. Place it into a large salad bowl.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Sprinkle the feta cheese and slivered almonds over the salad ingredients.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(469.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	879.5

Total Fat 76.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 1600.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.1g
Protein 22.7g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 580.5mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 1319.3mg	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: 75.5%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 14.5%