Special Spinach Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Special Spinach Salad, a perfect combination of fresh, crisp ingredients and a tangy homemade dressing. This quick 15-minute recipe features tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, and a touch of red onion for a burst of flavor. Creamy feta cheese and crunchy sliced almonds take the texture to the next level, while the sweet and savory balsamic dressing—crafted with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard—ties everything together beautifully. Ideal as a light lunch, a side dish, or even a dinner-party favorite, this spinach salad proves that healthy can be both delicious and satisfying. Serve immediately and wow your guests with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thoroughly rinse the baby spinach and pat dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add the slices to the salad bowl.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well-combined and emulsified.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to evenly coat the spinach and other ingredients with the dressing.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Special Spinach Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(766.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	946.4

Total Fat 76.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 1720.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 25.0g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 717.5mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 1096.0mg	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: 71.3%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 18.3%