Spinach and Feta Salad

This Spinach and Feta Salad combines fresh spinach with tangy feta cheese and a zesty lemon dressing, creating a refreshing and nutritious dish. Perfect as a light meal or a side, it's filled with vibrant flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Fresh spinach - 150 grams
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Pine nuts - 30 grams, toasted

Steps

1. Rinse the fresh spinach under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
5. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts on top just before serving for added crunch.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from spinach.
• Feta cheese provides calcium and protein while adding flavor.

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