Simple Spinach Salad
Toss together this quick & easy simple spinach salad in just minutes. The crunchy croutons are made from scratch & with a homemade dijon vinaigrette this is the best recipe hands down. It's a fresh & healthy side dish that goes with any meal or enjoy for lunch. Pile on some protein for an entree dinner.
Ingredients
- 5 cups baby spinach leaves washed & dried
- ⅓ cup red onion sliced thinly & chopped
- 1 cup homemade croutons recipe link below
Dijon Vinaigrette Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- pinch salt & pepper
Instructions
- Make the air fryer croutons. While they are cooking in the air fryer get the other ingredients in the salad bowl
- Combine the spinach, sliced red onion, & croutons in a medium-sized salad bowl.
- Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, & dijon mustard to a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add a pinch of salt & pepper. Whisk again.
- Drizzle the dressing over the spinach salad.
- Using tongs or salad forks, toss the salad gently so the ingredients are coated with the dressing. Season with additional salt & pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately. Divide between 4 serving bowls or plates. The salad is also great to put out for a buffet or potluck where everyone can serve themselves.
Notes
Don't skip this step - link for HOMEMADE AIR FRYER CROUTONS RECIPE
Nutritional information will vary based on the bread/croutons used to complete the salad. Here is an estimate for 4 side dish servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 124mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3519IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
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