Description
This Simple Spinach Salad is fresh, light, and full of natural flavor. Made with tender spinach leaves and a bright lemon-honey dressing, it’s a quick and healthy dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry spinach leaves thoroughly.
- Place spinach in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over spinach.
- Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Add almonds or cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Keep dressing separate until ready to serve. Adjust sweetness and acidity to taste. Add nuts, cheese, or fruit for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg