Spinach Salad Recipe

**Servings:** 2

**Time:**

- **Total Time:** 15 minutes

- **Preparation Time:** 15 minutes

- **Overnight Preparation Required:** No

**Tools:**

- Large mixing bowl

- Measuring cups and spoons

- Salad tongs

**Ingredients:**

**For the Salad:**

- 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and dried

- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

- 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced

- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted

- 1/2 avocado, sliced

**For the Dressing:**

- 2 tbsp olive oil

- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

- 1 tsp honey

- 1 tsp Dijon mustard

- Salt and pepper to taste

**Instructions:**

1. **Prepare Salad:**

   - In a large mixing bowl, combine baby spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, feta cheese, toasted nuts, and avocado slices.

2. **Make Dressing:**

   - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.

3. **Toss Salad:**

   - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

4. **Serve:**

   - Divide the salad into serving bowls or plates and enjoy immediately.

**Health Benefits:**

- High in vitamins A and C from the spinach and tomatoes

- Provides healthy fats from the avocado and nuts

- Contains protein from the feta cheese

**Keywords:** 

Salad, Spinach, Healthy, Quick and Easy, Fresh, Vegetables, Balsamic Dressing, Feta Cheese, Nuts, Avocado

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