Greek Spinach Salad With Lemon And Feta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
262 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Greek Spinach Salad With Lemon And Feta
Description
This Greek Spinach Salad With Lemon And Feta starts with tender baby spinach as the base, complemented by diced cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, and thinly sliced red onion and optional shredded red cabbage for extra crunch. Feta cheese is crumbled over the top, adding a creamy, slightly salty note, alongside kalamata olives which contribute a distinctive briny flavor. The homemade dressing combines olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper for a balanced, zesty flavor. Tossing the salad gently just before serving ensures the ingredients remain fresh and crisp. This salad works well as a vegetarian main or as an accompaniment to grilled meats or seafood.
Ingredients
Best Greek Salad Dressing
- ½ c olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic or ½ teaspoon garlic powder, clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
Greek Salad
- 6 c baby spinach
- 1 c cucumber
- 1 c tomato
- 1 c bell pepper sweet variety
- ½ c red onion
- ¾ c feta cheese
- ¾ c kalamata olives or greek olives
- ½ c red cabbage optional, shredded
Instructions
- Add garlic, oregano, salt and pepper to a bowl. Top with olive oil, lemon juice and red wine vinegar and whisk well to combine. Set aside.
- Dump spinach into a large salad bowl. (Trim any brown stems if necessary.) Trim and deseed peppers and chop into ½" chunks and add to the spinach. Chop the tomatoes and cucumbers into ½" bites and add to the salad bowl. Thinly slice red onion and red cabbage if using, and add to the salad.
- Crumble feta cheese over top of the salad and add the olives. Pour the Greek salad dressing over and toss gently.
Notes
- Keep the dressing separate from the salad if not serving within 30 minutes to maintain crispness.
- Add the dressing and toss the salad right before eating to keep spinach fresh and prevent wilting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 892mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3966IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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