Frosted Spinach Bowl Fresh (Printable Version)
A chilled spinach bowl with creamy dressing and fresh veggies, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 7 oz fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
→ Dressing
06 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
07 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
08 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1/2 tsp honey
11 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Topping
13 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
14 - 2 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds
# How To Make:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly without damaging the spinach.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta and toasted sunflower seeds evenly over the dressed salad.
05 - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and salad to chill thoroughly.
06 - Serve cold, garnished with extra feta or fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chilled spinach wilts just enough to become tender while staying fresh
- Creamy Greek yogurt dressing feels luxurious but keeps it wholesome
02 -
- Dont skip the chilling time because it transforms the texture and lets the dressing penetrate the leaves
- Dry your spinach thoroughly after washing or the dressing will slide right off
03 -
- Toast your sunflower seeds in a dry pan until fragrant for deeper flavor
- Make double the dressing and keep it in the fridge for quick salads all week