Simple Spinach Salad
A simple but divine spinach salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette!
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach
For the dressing:
- ½ clove minced garlic
- 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Put your spinach into a big bowl. If you're using any add-ins, go ahead and add them now. (See post above for ideas.)
- Mix all of the dressing ingredients together in a small jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake them up until the dressing is well mixed. (Alternatively, you can whisk everything together in a small bowl.)
- Pour the dressing over the spinach right before you’re ready to serve and toss well to get the salad evenly coated. Enjoy!
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Notes
Ratio note: I use about a 1:1 ratio of oil:vinegar in this dressing, which suits our tastes. You can add up to an additional 2 tablespoons of olive oil if you'd like to have closer to the more traditional 3:1 ratio of oil:vinegar for your dressing.
Topping ideas: See the blog post above for topping ideas and our favorite combinations of toppings.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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