Easy Italian Spinach Salad

  Salads

A simple homemade dressing makes this salad a flavorful option for any meal, but it’s ideal with lasagna, spaghetti, manicotti and more.

Easy Italian Spinach Salad

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 10 servings (2/3 cup vinaigrette).

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup salad croutons

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic and Italian seasoning; set aside.
  • 2. Divide spinach among 10 salad plates; top with tomatoes and onions. Drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with cheese and croutons.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 104 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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