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Spinach Salad Recipe – Simply Home Cooked

March 11, 2023

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Published: March 11, 2023 By Dina

This simple one Spinach salad Loaded with crunchy spinach, creamy avocado and juicy cherry tomatoes and is tossed in an amazing Greek salad dressing.

The dressing is really the highlight of the salad because it goes so well with almost any salad. We especially love it with our Pomegranate Spinach Salad and Cucumber Feta Tomato Salad.

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Recipe details

This spinach salad is so delicious, you have to love it! Made with lots of vegetables, fruit and quinoa, with a homemade sauce, it’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

taste: This salad has tons of flavor, from the earthy spinach to the spicy onion to the sweet dried cherries and tangy dressing.
texture: The tender quinoa is a delicious balance to all those crunchy, crunchy vegetables.
time: It only takes 5 minutes.
lightness: This dish is a breeze. I will show you how to easily make your own dressing for the perfect salad.

what do you need

Ingredients for spinach salad: baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, pepper, dried cherries, cooked quinoa and sauce.

Ingredients for spinach salad dressing: avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, Italian seasoning and salt

Ingredient notes

For the salad

Cooked Quinoa- Cook in advance until it is soft and airy to add protein to the salad that will make it even more satisfying.
Cherry tomatoes- Or you can use grape tomatoes, or diced roma tomatoes.
Yellow peppers– or any other color pepper will work.
dried cherries– These add a lot of sweetness to the spinach salad which contrasts nicely with the spicy dressing.
red onion– or any other shade color is fine. Use as much or as little as you like as this ingredient has a strong flavor.

For the Greek sauce

Avocado oil– This is the base of the sauce.

Apple vinegar– It adds a lot of slippage. For added health benefits, use it with the “mom” in it.

honey– This ingredient balances the spicy flavors with a certain sweetness.

Dijon Mustard– This is an emulsifier that holds the oil and vinegar together. It’s also incredibly spicy.
lemon juice- For a bright citrus note.

spices- Italian spices and Salt

Additions and replacements

Add cheeses– Try this recipe with additions of feta cheese, blue cheese or Parmesan cheese.
use fruits- Add more sweetness with some strawberries, blueberries and citrus fruits like orange and grapefruit.
Add some roasted nuts and seeds– Make this dish even more filling and delicious with some sunflower seeds, chopped almondsWalnuts, and even candied pecans.
Substitute another dressing- Try this salad with a different dressing, like this Greek salad dressing, buttermilk dressing, or cilantro lime dressing.

How to make a spinach salad

Prepare the vegetables. First, cut the cherry tomatoes in half, then dice the avocado. Slice the red onion and yellow peppers into small pieces.
Combine. In a large bowl, add the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, avocado, yellow peppers, dried cherries, red onion and baby spinach.
Add the sauce. Now drizzle the Greek salad dressing all over the spinach salad and give it a good toss. Alternatively, you can plate a desired amount of the salad separately and pour as much dressing as you like according to your taste.

Professional tip: For a beautiful salad, place a bed of spinach on the plate and then arrange the ingredients on top. This presentation is great for guests.

Make the dressing by mixing the vinegar, oil and spices, then adding the honey and whipping cream.

Tips for recipes

Prepare your ingredients- Always prepare and chop your ingredients ahead of time so you can throw them into your salad bowl all together right away.
Chop the vegetables evenly – Cut the vegetables to a similar size so that you can get a little of everything in each bite.
Wash the quinoa- Before you cook your quinoa, always make sure to rinse it, don’t skip this step. Wash it through a fine sieve until the water drains clear.
Cook and cool the quinoa – Add 1 cup of washed quinoa pot and pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for another 15 to 20 minutes and then let it cool.

Common questions

Is raw spinach salad healthy?

Yes! This salad is not only delicious but full of a lot of nutrition. Spinach alone is actually a superfood because it is rich in vitamin A, C, fiber and iron. The avocado is also rich in fiber, minerals and heart-healthy fats.

Cutting spinach for salad?

It’s up to you if you want to cut the spinach leaves. This salad is delicious with whole or chopped leaves. If you choose to keep them whole, you can chop long stems to make the salad easier to eat.

Greek dressing for chopped spinach salad.

submission suggestions

This spinach salad recipe happens to be vegetarian (even vegan), so if you want a more filling meal, here are some great dishes to serve with it. But it’s so versatile, you can really serve it with anything.

chicken: Enjoy this salad with some paleo chicken thighs, mushroom risotto with chicken, or chicken tenders with zucchini.
Beef: Serve this alongside roast beef, garlic butter steak bites, smoked beef brisket or cast iron ribeye steak.
sea food: Pair this spinach salad with something light, like cilantro lime salmon, or cod with sautéed vegetables and lobster ravioli.
Soups: Serve it with a bowl of cream of mushroom soup, broccoli cheddar soup, tortellini soup or baked potato soup.

Make this recipe in advance

forward: You can prepare the dressing in advance so that you only have to cut the vegetables to enjoy this salad.

storage: Store the dressing separately from the salad if possible. The sauce can last up to two weeks in an airtight container or mason jar. But the salad will only be good for 1-2 days.

freeze: Unfortunately, you can’t freeze salads because the spinach will get messy. You can only freeze spinach if you plan to use it smoothie Or if you add it to a spinach cheese dip. This spinach salad is best enjoyed fresh.

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