Fresh Raw Spinach Salad
Fresh Raw Spinach Salad
Raw Spinach Salad: A Refreshing Meal Packed with Crispness and Savory Flavor!
While spinach is typically cooked, many people are now enjoying it raw in salads. This recipe is specially designed to let you fully experience the fresh and savory taste of raw spinach. Add cheese, olives, sweet preserved peaches, and crisp apples from your refrigerator. A final drizzle of tangy Oriental dressing completes a healthy, light, and delicious meal. We highly recommend this recipe when you’re craving something light or don’t have much appetite!
Salad Ingredients- 2 handfuls baby spinach (choose small, tender leaves)
- 1/2 apple (thinly sliced)
- 6 preserved peaches
- 7 black olives
- 7 tsp ricotta cheese
Oriental Dressing Ingredients- 5 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 pinches coarse black pepper
- 5 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 pinches coarse black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 2 handfuls of fresh baby spinach. For salads, it’s best to choose spinach with short stems and small leaves for a better texture and taste. Wash it thoroughly under running water and drain well.
Step 2
Next, wash the 1/2 apple, and thinly slice it without peeling. Apples add a crisp texture and refreshing tartness to the salad. You can use any apple you have at home, or even substitute with pear or other fruits for a delicious twist.
Step 3
Now, prepare the preserved peaches, black olives, and creamy ricotta cheese to enhance the salad’s flavor. Feel free to add nuts or other types of cheese according to your preference.
Step 4
Let’s make a delicious Oriental dressing! In a bowl, combine 5 Tbsp olive oil, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp tangy lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp sweet honey. Finish with 1 pinch of salt and 2 pinches of coarse black pepper. Whisk all the ingredients together with a whisk or fork until well combined. Your tasty dressing is ready!
Step 5
Place the washed and drained spinach in a large salad bowl. Arrange the sliced apple, preserved peaches, black olives, and dollops of ricotta cheese attractively on top. Pay attention to the colors and presentation to make it visually appealing.
Step 6
Evenly drizzle the prepared Oriental dressing over the salad. For the best flavor, serve immediately after dressing.
Step 7
And there you have it! A vibrant spinach salad featuring fresh raw spinach, crisp apples, sweet preserved peaches, savory olives, and creamy ricotta cheese, all harmonizing beautifully. While spinach is usually cooked, enjoying it raw in a salad offers a wonderfully unique taste experience. The ingredients like fruits and cheeses can be easily swapped based on what you have in your fridge or your personal taste, making it a very flexible recipe. The fantastic combination of healthy spinach with various vegetables, fruits, and cheeses, enhanced by the zesty Oriental dressing, is sure to whet your appetite. It’s good to balance your body with a salad like this occasionally. How about trying this special spinach salad that truly lets you savor the freshness of raw spinach?
