Spinach Salad with Tarragon Dressing

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Tarragon Dressing, a flavorful and nutrient-packed dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with fresh spinach leaves, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy crumbled feta, and crunchy toasted walnuts, this salad is a symphony of textures and tastes. The homemade tarragon dressing—made with extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, a touch of honey, and fragrant fresh tarragon—elevates every bite with its herbaceous, slightly sweet tang. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy salad offers a perfect balance of freshness and indulgence, making it an ideal side dish or light main course. Serve it at your next dinner party or enjoy it as a quick, nutritious lunch! Keywords: spinach salad, tarragon dressing, healthy salad, quick salad recipe, fresh ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup Walnuts, toasted and chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh tarragon leaves, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 3

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned. Allow them to cool slightly before chopping.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped tarragon leaves to create the dressing.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted walnuts.

Step 6

Drizzle the tarragon dressing over the salad, starting with half and adding more to taste. Toss gently to combine and ensure the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, fresh spinach salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(756.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1375.9

Total Fat 124.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 2678.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 35.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 852.8mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1925.7mg	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: 77.3%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 13.0%