Quick Spinach Salad with Sprouts

Brighten up your mealtime with this Quick Spinach Salad with Sprouts, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring tender baby spinach leaves, crunchy mixed sprouts, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and the subtle bite of red onion, this salad is a refreshing medley of colors and flavors. A sprinkle of creamy crumbled feta adds a touch of indulgence, while the zesty homemade dressing—made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard—ties it all together beautifully. Perfect as a light lunch or a wholesome side dish, this no-cook recipe is rich in antioxidants, protein, and freshness. Ideal for busy weeknights or when you need a quick, healthy option without sacrificing flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup Mixed sprouts (e.g., alfalfa, broccoli, mung bean)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the baby spinach leaves under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the mixed sprouts under water and drain well. Add them to the salad bowl with the spinach.

Step 3

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and cut it into thin slices or half-moons. Add the cucumber to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Finely slice the red onion into thin strips and add it to the salad.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Adjust the seasoning to taste, if needed.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a light lunch or a side dish to your favorite meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	866.6 grams (866.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	777

Total Fat 58.20g	75%
Saturated Fat 15.30g	77%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 2022mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 49.30g	18%
Dietary Fiber 10.60g	38%
Total Sugars 26.70g
Protein 24.00g	48%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 505mg	39%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 1620mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.1%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 24.1%