Spinach Salad with Vegan Feta and Garlic-Balsamic Vinaigrette

a plate of spinach with crumbled feta
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Prep Time

20 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • Garlic-Balsamic Vinaigrette

    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
    • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
    • 2 tsp agave nectar
    • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
    • 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • Spinach Salad

    • 1 lb baby spinach leaves, washed
    • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
    • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
    • 1⁄4 cup fresh chopped mint
    • 1⁄2 cup crumbled vegan feta cheese

Directions

  1. Mix garlic, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, agave nectar, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until dressing emulsifies. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large salad bowl, toss together spinach, bell pepper, onion, and mint
  3. Transfer salad to 4 salad bowls. Drizzle dressing over bowls. Top with crumbled feta and serve.

Nutrition Info

Garlic-Balsamic Vinaigrette 3 garlic cloves, minced 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp agave nectar 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Spinach Salad 1 lb baby spinach leaves, washed 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1⁄4 cup fresh chopped mint 1⁄2 cup crumbled vegan feta cheese