Greek Spinach Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
192 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek, International
Greek Spinach Salad
Description
This Greek Spinach Salad blends leafy baby spinach with crisp vegetables including red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper, enhanced by the saltiness of kalamata olives and feta cheese. The vinaigrette is a mixture of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, and seasonings, contributing a tangy and herby flavor that ties the ingredients together. The dressing is whisked until well combined and chilled until serving to maintain freshness.
To prepare, the salad ingredients are layered in a bowl and tossed gently with the dressing just before serving to preserve the crisp textures. This salad works well as a light side dish for Mediterranean or Greek meals, or as a refreshing lunch option.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 package 5 ounces baby spinach
- ½ red onion thinly sliced, small
- 1.5 cups sweet cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 English cucumber sliced into quarter-moons, medium
- 1 bell pepper seeded and chopped, yellow or orange
- ½ cup kalamata olives sliced
- 4 ounces feta cheese cut into ½ inch cubes or crumbled
Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced, large
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the dressing by whisking together ingredients in a small bowl or mason jar. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking by adding more lemon juice, salt, pepper, and/or olive oil, if desired. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Add spinach to a large salad bowl and layer on the sliced red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, and feta cheese.
- When ready to serve, drizzle dressing on the salad and gently toss to combine.
- This salad is best enjoyed within 10 minutes of dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 429mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4804IU | 96% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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