Spinach Salad with Creamy Dressing

Elevate your greens game with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Creamy Dressing—an enticing combination of fresh baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion, all topped with savory crumbled feta cheese and nutty toasted walnuts. The star of this recipe is the luscious homemade creamy dressing, crafted from Greek yogurt, a hint of honey, Dijon mustard, and zesty lemon juice for the perfect balance of tang and sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and nutritious salad is ideal for busy weeknights, elegant dinner parties, or a refreshing lunch. Bursting with color, flavor, and texture, this salad is a wholesome dish that satisfies both your taste buds and your search for healthy meal ideas!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced cucumber
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.33 cup toasted walnuts
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach leaves, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Add the sliced cucumber to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion into rings or strips and add it to the salad.

Step 5

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted walnuts over the salad.

Step 6

To prepare the dressing, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 7

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(788.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1150.1

Total Fat 92.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 142.2mg	0%
Sodium 2780.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 42.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 916.6mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 1703.2mg	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: 69.9%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 16.0%