Easy Italian Spinach Salad

Name: Easy Italian Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 servings (2/3 cup vinaigrette).
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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

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

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

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

Directions

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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