Can you believe the 4th of July is in about a week?! Summer has already been flying by and it will only go faster as we have many trips and fun things coming up. I hope everyone is staying cool in the hotter temps and getting a lot of good outdoor time!
This is a super simple salad that would be so easy to make last minute if you are running short on time. I purposely made more dressing than I think needs to go on the salad so that you all can decide how much or how little you'd like to use!
Instead of blueberries for my "blue" addition, I chose to do purple carrots. They were the closest thing to blue that I could think of for a vegetable! I just really prefer salads to have no fruit so I changed it up a bit!
FAQ
Q. Is raw spinach good for salads?
A. Yes! Raw spinach is great for salads. Makes it taste fresh and more crisp.
Q. Do you tear spinach leaves for salad?
A. I usually get baby spinach so I don't have to worry about any additional prep work.
Q. Should I remove spinach stems?
A. You don't have to but if that is your preference go ahead and remove them.
Q. Are pepitas healthy?
A. Pepitas are full of healthy fat and protein! Great addition to salads.
Simple Feta Cheese and Spinach Salad
Ingredients
- 8 ounces baby spinach
- 5 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 large purple carrot grated
- ¼ cup pepitas
- ¼ cup feta or goat cheese crumbled
Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, put the spinach, halved tomatoes, and grated carrot.
- Mix together the ingredients for the dressing.
- Toss the salad with the dressing and top with feta cheese and pepitas.
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