This Greek-style spinach salad is a beautiful harmony of textures and flavours, bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to your table.
The sweet and savoury flavours of the dressing complement the freshness of the vegetables, while the creamy feta and Greek yoghurt adds a delightful creaminess.
Serving 4-6 people, this salad is perfect for gatherings, picnics, or a refreshing weeknight dinner.
It’s not just a dish; it’s a journey to the sun-soaked shores of Greece, where the simple pleasures of life are celebrated in every bite.
So, whip up my Greek-style Spinach Salad, and let your taste buds embark on a Mediterranean adventure.
A new Spinach Salad
Every Tuesday there is a “Laiki agora” (farmers’ market) near my house so when I went last week, it was not in my plans to buy spinach but then I saw a stall with really nice and tender spinach. I bought some spinach to make spanakopita and when I washed the spinach, I separated and kept aside all the small tender leaves to make a salad and pesto.
In the salad dressing I used some of the home made pesto I made.
It was delicious.
Spinach salad with eggs and red sweet roasted peppers
Serves: 4 – 6
Ingredients:
- 4 lean slices of bacon (when on diet I use smoked turkey)
8 cups of baby spinach - 1 – 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 – 2 roasted Florinis red peppers
1οο grams feta or graviera
2 hard boiled eggs, cut into slices - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Balsamic salad dressing:
- 1 clove garlic
1/4 tablespoon salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 teaspoon Greek honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Greek oregano
- 2 tbsp homemade spinach pesto
Directions:
- Put all the salad dressing ingredients in a food processor and mix.
- In a non stick frying pan saute the bacon, without oil and then place on kitchen paper to absorb any fat. Cut into small pieces.
- Place the spinach, basil, bacon, peppers, cheese and onion in a big bowl. Add as much salad dressing as you like and toss well.
- Put the eggs on top and serve.
Greek-style Spinach Salad
When it comes to a salad that's not only bursting with vibrant colours but also delivers a tantalizing array of flavoθrs, my Spinach Salad takes the center stage.
Ingredients
- 8 cups of baby spinach
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, cut into slices
- 1 cup or more various peppers (green, yellow, orange, red) cut into slices
- 100 grams feta
- 10 Kalamata olives
- 4 - 5 gherkins or 1 tablespoon capers
- 15 cherry tomatoes
- 1 small cucumber (about ½ cup) cut into slices
Balsamic salad dressing:
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 tbsp sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Greek honey
- 1 tbsp Greek yoghurt
- 1 tsp mustard, preferably Dijon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp oregano
Instructions
- Put all the salad dressing ingredients in a food processor and mix.
Place the spinach in a large bowl, add the dressing and mix well to coat.
Add all the remaining ingredients and toss well.
Refrigerate for half an hour before serving for all the flavours to mingle.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 156Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 15mgSodium 531mgCarbohydrates 14gFiber 2gSugar 10gProtein 5g
"These values are automatically calculated and offered for guidance only. Their accuracy is not guaranteed."
Kopiaste and Kali Orexi!
Ivy
Thursday 14th of February 2008
Thanks Rosie and a Happy Valentines Day to all of you.
Rosie
Thursday 14th of February 2008
Oh this looks wonderful Ivy!! :)
Wishing you a very Happy Valentines Day Ivy!
I would like to present you on this Valentines Day a Red Rose
http://rosiebakesapeaceofcake.blogspot.com/2008/02/for-my-valentine-cupcakes.html
Rosie x
Cakelaw
Thursday 14th of February 2008
What a lovely looking salad - I could quite happily eat this, and I am not a salad person.
JennDZ - The Leftover Queen
Wednesday 13th of February 2008
This looks great! yum!