Spinach Cucumber Salad
Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly wholesome, this Spinach Cucumber Salad is a delightful medley of fresh vegetables and tangy flavors perfect for any occasion. Featuring crisp baby spinach leaves, cool cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a pop of red onion, this salad is topped with creamy crumbled feta for a satisfying balance of textures. The zesty homemade vinaigrette, made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, a touch of honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a perfectly sweet and tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile salad is ideal as a light lunch, a side dish for grilled mains, or a vibrant addition to your next gathering. Fresh, healthy, and easy to prepare, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your rotation!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the baby spinach leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner.
Step 2
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it thinly into rounds or half-moons.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Step 6
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Step 7
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad before serving.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (831.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 737.8 |
| Total Fat 60.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2234.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.0g | |
| Protein 17.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 546.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1533.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories