Carrie Wells
@carriesllew
Vibrant Spinach Salad with Feta and Pine Nuts
This delicious spinach salad is a perfect blend of fresh ingredients, featuring baby spinach, crunchy carrots, and a medley of toppings including feta cheese, black olives, and toasted pine nuts. Drizzled with a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing, it's a refreshing dish that can be enjoyed as a light meal or a side salad.
Details
- Cuisine:mediterranean
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:13
- Views:7
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Total time25 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 8 cups
- 2
- 1/4 cup, or as desired
- 2
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup, or more to taste
- 1/4 cup, or more to taste
- 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 1/2
- to taste
- to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Vibrant Spinach Salad with Feta and Pine Nuts.
Step 1
Start by grabbing a large bowl and tossing in a generous handful of fresh baby spinach.
Step 2
Next, add in some vibrant sliced carrots, crunchy croutons, and a sprinkle of chopped green onions for that extra zing.
Step 3
Don’t forget the black olives for a briny kick, crumbled feta cheese for creaminess, and a scoop of hearty black beans to make it filling.
Step 4
Finally, sprinkle in some toasted pine nuts for a delightful crunch that will elevate your salad to the next level.
Step 5
In a separate small bowl, whisk together a splash of extra-virgin olive oil, a dash of red wine vinegar, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Step 6
Season this mixture with a pinch of salt and a few cracks of ground black pepper, blending everything until it’s perfectly combined.
Step 7
Now, it’s time to bring it all together! Drizzle your homemade dressing over the colorful spinach mixture and gently toss everything to ensure each ingredient is beautifully coated.
Step 8
This salad is not just a dish; it’s a celebration of flavors and textures that will brighten up any meal.
Step 9
Enjoy every bite!.