Best Spinach Salad ...Seriously

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cotage cheese

Goat cheese offers a tangy flavor while cottage cheese is more budget-friendly.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats; sunflower seeds are a cost-effective alternative.

Wash and dry fresh spinach thoroughly.

Slice ripe pears into thin wedges.

Chop walnuts coarsely and toast them in a dry skillet until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Crumble feta cheese into small pieces.

Thinly slice red onion.

In a large bowl, combine spinach, pear slices, toasted walnuts, feta cheese, and red onion.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients without bruising the spinach.

Serve immediately for the freshest taste.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens