Description
This Spinach Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese is a fresh, colorful, and nutritious side dish that’s ready in just 10 minutes. Made with baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and a simple homemade vinaigrette, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or light lunches.
Ingredients
Salad
- 5 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon honey
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper vigorously until the dressing is well emulsified and smooth.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss the salad to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing without bruising the spinach.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for a fresh taste, or chill it for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and enhance before serving.
Notes
- Add toasted walnuts, pecans, or almonds for extra crunch.
- Grilled chicken or shrimp makes this salad a complete meal.
- Use goat cheese instead of feta for a creamier flavor.
- Dress the salad just before serving to keep the spinach fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
