Description
This Spinach Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese is a fresh, vibrant, and nutritious Mediterranean-inspired side dish that takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Featuring tender baby spinach, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, it’s perfect for quick weeknight meals, potlucks, or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 5 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients
- 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, add the baby spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Mix gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
- Mix Evenly: Toss the salad gently but thoroughly to ensure that every leaf and piece of tomato and onion is coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest textures, or cover and chill for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld for a more enhanced taste experience.
Notes
- Add toasted walnuts, pecans, or almonds for an extra crunchy texture.
- Incorporate grilled chicken or shrimp to transform this salad into a protein-rich, complete meal.
- Use goat cheese instead of feta for a creamier and slightly different flavor profile.
- Dress the salad just before serving to maintain the crispness and freshness of the spinach leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
