Spinach Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese
Spinach Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese is a fresh Mediterranean-inspired salad featuring tender baby spinach, juicy tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and a bright homemade dressing. It’s a quick, nutritious dish perfect as a light meal or flavorful side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh baby spinach
- Cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Cucumber, sliced (optional)
- Olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Garlic, minced
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach leaves.
- Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
- Add the halved tomatoes, sliced red onion, and cucumber if using.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add sliced avocado for extra creaminess.
- Include Kalamata olives for a Mediterranean twist.
- Toss in toasted walnuts, pecans, or almonds for crunch.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Substitute goat cheese or mozzarella for feta if desired.
- Store dressing separately until ready to serve.
- Prepared dressing can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Serve alongside grilled meats, seafood, soups, or pasta dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
