Baby Spinach Salad w/ Lemon Vinaigrette
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The Baby Spinach Salad w/ Lemon Vinaigrette features fresh baby spinach leaves tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, offering a refreshing and nutritious option. This salad is a great source of calcium, supporting bone health.
This salad is served across various meal programs including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP throughout New York City.
Popular Home Recipes for Baby Spinach Salad w/ Lemon Vinaigrette
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Baby Spinach Salad w/ Lemon Vinaigrette shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
This Baby Spinach Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a refreshing and nutritious dish, perfect for a light lunch or as a side to any meal. The zesty lemon dressing complements the tender spinach leaves, making it a calcium-rich option for supporting bone health.
Ingredients
- •6 cups baby spinach leaves
- •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- •1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- •1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- •1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- •1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- •1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- •1 tsp honey
- •1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- •1/4 tsp salt
- •1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- 2In a large salad bowl, combine baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and toasted almonds.
- 3Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- 4Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.
Chef Tips
- For a protein boost, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Store leftover vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Use goat cheese instead of feta for a creamier texture.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.