Spinach Salad

This vibrant Spinach Salad combines fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and briny feta cheese, all dressed in a tangy lemon-olive oil vinaigrette. It's a refreshing and nutritious dish that captures the essence of a traditional Greek salad with a twist.

Ingredients

• Fresh spinach - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the fresh spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion.
2. Add the crumbled feta cheese and pitted Kalamata olives to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine until everything is evenly coated.
5. Serve immediately, garnishing with extra feta or olives if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K from spinach and tomatoes.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and feta, promoting heart health.

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