Refreshing Spinach Salad
Enjoy a vibrant spinach salad that bursts with freshness and flavor! This delightful dish combines crisp spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, creating a perfect side for any meal or a light lunch option. Easy to prepare and customizable, this salad is sure to impress at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach: Rinse spinach thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
- Add Veggies: In a large bowl, combine spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices.
- Onion Prep: Soak sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the flavor before adding to the salad.
- Dress the Salad: Whisk together olive oil and vinegar in a small bowl. Drizzle over the salad just before serving.
- Finish with Feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta on top of the salad.
- Toss & Serve: Gently mix all ingredients until well combined and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl (about 250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg