Spinach Salad with Variation Recipe

Name: Spinach Salad with Variation
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus 1/4 cup tightly packed chopped mint; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cooked white or black beans or chickpeas (optional); 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 large handfuls of baby spinach; 1 large or 2 small beets, cooked and peeled; 6 ounces cooked shrimp (optional); 1/4 cup Kalamata olives; 4 ounces feta cheese, coarsely crumbled

Servings: persons

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus 1/4 cup tightly packed chopped mint
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cooked white or black beans or chickpeas (optional)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 large handfuls of baby spinach
1 large or 2 small beets, cooked and peeled
6 ounces cooked shrimp (optional)
1/4 cup Kalamata olives
4 ounces feta cheese, coarsely crumbled

1
Select a vinaigrette.
2
Oregano-Garlic Vinaigrette: In a bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients, including salt and pepper to taste.
3
Mint Vinaigrette: Begin with a flavor infusion, combining 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice and the 2 tablespoons chopped mint in a small saucepan or saute pan.
4
Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
5
Let steep for about 10 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl.
6
There will be 2 tablespoons in all.
7
Add the remaining ingredients, including the 1/4 cup chopped mint and the 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and whisk together.
8
If using beans, toss them in 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and leave to marinate for about 30 minutes.
9
In a small bowl, marinate the onion in 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette for about 15 minutes to soften it and lessen its bite.
10
If the spinach leaves are large, remove the stems and tear the leaves into smaller pieces.
11
If using a large beet, cut it in half and then into 1/4-inch-slices.
12
Cut small beets into quarters or eighths.
13
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, marinated onions, beets, and the beans and shrimp, if using, with the remaining vinaigrette.
14
Toss well and sprinkle with the olives and feta.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Spinach Salad with Variation falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach Salad with Variation

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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