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Spinach Salad

Maria G. Brooks
This Spinach Salad is a refreshing, nutritious dish that comes together in minutes.
With fresh spinach as the base, it’s loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, and a variety of customizable toppings, from fruits to proteins and nuts.
Drizzled with your choice of dressing, this salad makes for a perfect side dish or a light, healthy meal.
It’s quick to prepare, customizable, and ideal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Salad Spinner (for drying spinach)
  • 1 Large Salad Bowl (for mixing the ingredients)
  • 1 Pair of Tongs or Salad Servers (for tossing)
  • 1 Knife (for cutting vegetables and fruits)
  • 1 Small Whisk or Fork (for mixing dressing)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Spinach fresh
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Cucumber sliced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts chopped
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette or dressing of your choice
  • 1 Apple sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Carrot shredded (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Grilled Chicken sliced (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Spinach: Wash and dry the spinach thoroughly using a salad spinner.
    Make sure the leaves are crisp and free from excess water.
  • Prepare the Vegetables & Fruits: Slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. If you're adding apple or carrot, slice the apple and shred the carrot.
  • Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, walnuts, and any optional ingredients like apple or grilled chicken.
  • Dress the Salad: Drizzle your choice of balsamic vinaigrette (or preferred dressing) over the salad.
    gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated with the dressing.
  • Serve: Once well mixed, your spinach salad is ready to be served immediately.
    Enjoy as a refreshing side dish or a main meal.

Notes

  • Customization: Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite toppings. You can add nuts like almonds or pecans, fruits like berries or oranges, or proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a more filling meal.
  • Dressing: The salad can be dressed with a variety of dressings such as honey mustard, ranch, or even a lemon-olive oil mix for a lighter touch.
  • Storage: Leftover spinach salad can be stored for 1-2 days, but it’s best to store the dressing separately to prevent wilting.
  • Tip: If you’re making the salad ahead of time, prep the ingredients but wait to add the dressing until just before serving.
Keyword Spinach Salad