Spinach Salad
10 June, 2024
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Spinach salad
Adjust the ingredients and dressing quantities according to your taste preferences, and you can also customize the salad by adding your favorite protein or other vegetables.
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves washed and dried
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese optional
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts toasted if desired
- Optional add-ins: sliced cucumbers diced avocado, shredded carrots, or dried cranberries
- For the dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the fresh spinach leaves, sliced mushrooms, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and any other optional add-ins you'd like to include.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl, starting with a small amount and adding more as needed, tossing gently to coat the salad evenly.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese (if using) and sliced almonds or chopped walnuts over the top of the salad.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu to make it a complete meal.
- Enjoy your fresh and flavorful Spinach Salad!
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