Ensalada de Espinacas

Ensalada de Espinacas is a refreshing Spanish spinach salad that combines vibrant greens with the rich flavors of citrus and nuts. This vegan dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect side for any meal.

Ingredients

• Fresh spinach - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Almonds - 30 grams, toasted and roughly chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Apple cider vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
5. Sprinkle the toasted almonds on top of the salad before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K from spinach.
• High in antioxidants and healthy fats from almonds.

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