Spinach and Red Onion Salad

Brighten up your table with this refreshing Spinach and Red Onion Salad, a colorful medley of crisp baby spinach, zesty red onion, and juicy cherry tomatoes, topped with creamy, tangy crumbles of feta cheese. This quick and easy salad, ready in just 15 minutes, is elevated by a homemade lemon vinaigrette bursting with flavor from extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and a hint of citrus. Perfect as a fresh side dish or a light main course, this salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats or hearty soups. Healthy, vibrant, and packed with nutrients, it’s an ideal choice for a wholesome meal packed with taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups baby spinach
• 1 medium red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the baby spinach thoroughly and pat dry using a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the red onion and slice into thin rings. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them into the bowl along with the spinach and red onions.

Step 4

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad for a creamy and tangy touch.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a fresh, vibrant side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(593.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	713.1

Total Fat 59.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 1688.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 15.9g
Protein 17.1g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 563.5mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 631.4mg	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: 72.3%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 18.5%