Simple Spinach Salad Recipe – This parmesan spinach salad with its simple salad dressing is an easy side salad you can serve with anything! Toss fresh baby spinach with parmesan shavings and a quick homemade vinaigrette and you have a delicious salad that shines by its simplicity. Serve the spinach salad as-is for a light lunch or as a side to your grilled meats, chicken, or fish. Enjoy!
Ingredients list for the spinach salad recipe
- 4 cups baby spinach, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup parmesan shavings
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and cracked black pepper
Best spinach salad recipe
This spinach salad is super simple yet delicious. It only takes a few ingredients that we bet you already have in your kitchen. You can definitely throw out your bottled salad dressings because once you realize how easy and fast it is to make your own spinach salad dressing, you’ll never get back to the bottled kind!
How to make spinach salad
Start by making the vinaigrette dressing by whisking together all oil and red vinegar until fully combined and creamy. Prepare the salad by adding baby spinach to a large bowl, top with parmesan. To serve, drizzle the vinaigrette dressing over the spinach salad, toss quickly, and serve.
Directions
1. To make the spinach salad: Mix together olive oil and red vinegar in a mason jar.
2. Arrange spinach in a salad bowl or shallow plate. Top with parmesan shaving, then sprinkle with the dressing, to taste. Season the spinach salad with extra salt and black pepper to your liking. Enjoy! ❤️
Tips for the spinach salad recipe
- You can replace red wine vinegar with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Want to make the baby spinach salad more substantial? Add apple slices, avocado, cucumber, red onion, etc…
- To prevent the spinach from wilting, you can serve the spinach salad without the dressing and let your guests drizzle the vinaigrette on their own plates at their convenience.
How to serve the baby spinach salad
Spinach salad is delicious on its own or as a versatile side dish: serve the spinach salad with grilled chicken, fish, or meat – the options are endless!
How to store the spinach salad
You can keep the spinach salad leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2 days. If you plan to make it ahead of time, keep the ingredients separated and assemble with the dressing at the last minute.
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