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Mediterranean Spinach Salad

Mediterranean Spinach Salad is a delicious blend of fresh spinach leaves, crisp cucumber, marinated artichokes, couscous, and sun dried tomatoes tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette with tangy Feta cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 358
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Mediterranean Salad
  • 1 bag baby spinach 6 ounces, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 2 cups cucumber peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 3/4 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup marinated artichokes chopped
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese
Tangy Lemon Dressing
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced, about 1 tsp
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped, or 1 tsp dried

Method
 

  1. Prepare couscous according to package directions, making sure to salt the water. Fluff with a fork and set aside until completely cooled.
  2. Zest the lemon and place the zest into a small bowl then juice the lemon into the same bowl. Add the vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, olive oil, honey and basil.
  3. Whisk together until completely blended.
  4. Coarsely chop the baby spinach and add to a large bowl top with the cooled couscous.
  5. Peel the cucumber and cut into bite sized pieces. Chop the sun dried tomatoes and marinated artichokes. Add everything to the bowl.
  6. Pour the tangy lemon dressing over the top and toss the salad until well coated.
  7. Sprinkle with Feta Cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 368mgPotassium: 893mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5001IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 4mg

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