Description

Discover a fresh and vibrant spinach salad bursting with flavor! This delightful dish combines tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet dried cranberries, all drizzled with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect as a side or light main course, this salad is sure to impress at any gathering!

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English)
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted almonds or walnuts
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

Rinse the baby spinach under cold water and pat dry using a clean towel.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and soak the sliced red onion in cold water for about 10 minutes to mellow their flavor.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and dried cranberries. Toss gently.
Sprinkle the toasted nuts over the salad and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette. Toss again until evenly coated.
Serve immediately on individual plates or from the bowl.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salad (250g)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Feel free to add seasonal fruits like strawberries or other nuts such as pecans for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day but avoid reheating; serve fresh for best taste.