Minted Spinach Salad
Recipe: #19424
June 02, 2015
Categories: Salads, Vegetable Salad, Tomato, Mexican, Gluten-Free, No Eggs, Vegan, Vegetarian, Fresh Tomatoes, Herbs, Kosher Dairy, more
"Adapted from Mexican Family Cooking. Use fresh parsley and mint for this recipe."
Original is 6 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (205.2 g)
- Calories 171.5
- Total Fat - 14.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 2.4 g
- Cholesterol - 2 mg
- Sodium - 285.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 9.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.8 g
- Sugars - 2.8 g
- Protein - 4 g
- Calcium - 129.1 mg
- Iron - 2.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 45.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Tear spinach into a salad bowl.
Step 2
Mix in onions, parsley and mint.
Step 3
Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.
Step 4
Combine olive oil, vegetable oil, vinegar, lime juice, and salt.
Step 5
Pour mixture over salad and toss to mix.
Step 6
Sprinkle with cheese.
Step 7
Top with tomato wedges.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Look for fresh spinach with bright green leaves and no signs of wilting.
- Choose ripe tomatoes with an even color and firm skin.
- Substitute kale for spinach for added vitamins and minerals. Kale is a nutrient-dense vegetable that is high in fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals such as calcium, copper, and potassium.
- Substitute lemon juice for lime juice for a more tart flavor. Lemon juice is more acidic than lime juice, so it can add a more intense flavor to the salad.
Feta Cheese Variation Replace the Parmesan cheese with crumbled feta cheese and add 2 tablespoons of chopped olives for a Mediterranean-style salad.
Grilled Chicken with Lime: Grilled chicken with lime is a perfect accompaniment to this Minted Spinach Salad. The citrusy lime flavor of the chicken will pair nicely with the fresh mint and parsley in the salad, and the grilled chicken adds a nice contrast in texture. It's a great way to make a complete meal.
Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary: Roasted potatoes with rosemary is the perfect side dish to accompany this Minted Spinach Salad. The earthy flavor of the rosemary complements the fresh mint and parsley in the salad and the potatoes provide a nice crunchy texture. Roasted potatoes are a classic side dish that will make this meal complete.
FAQ
Q: How do I prepare the spinach for this recipe?
A: Wash, trim, and dry the spinach before tearing it into a salad bowl. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.
Q: What type of cheese should I use for this recipe?
A: Use a mild, creamy cheese like feta, goat cheese, or ricotta. You can also use a sharp cheese like cheddar or Parmesan.
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Fun facts:
Mint is a popular herb used in many recipes, including this one. It was also used in Ancient Egypt as a flavoring for food and as a medicine. Cleopatra was known to use it to help her digestion.
Parmesan cheese is a popular ingredient in Italian cooking. It was first made in the Middle Ages and was named after the city of Parma in northern Italy. The cheese was so popular that it was given as a gift to the Pope in 1524.