Spinach & Dill Salad

Spinach & Dill Salad

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4

    • About This Recipe

    “A nice fresh, light spinach salad with a touch of dill. I formulated this recipe years ago as I grow some very tasty spinach and dill weed.”

    Ingredients

  • 12ouncesfresh spinach, coarse stems removed
  • 3tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil, first press,cold press
  • 2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/4 teaspoongranulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (8inch)cucumbers, peeled,seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cupfinely chopped fresh dill weed

    • Directions

  • Wash spinach in cold water.
  • Remove coarse stems and discard.
  • Dry spinach on paper towelling; chop into bite size pieces and place into a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, sugar and pepper, mix well to blend.
  • Add seeded chopped cucumber to dressing and mix.
  • Pour dressing over spinach and toss to coat.
  • Add chopped fresh dill and toss to mix.
  • Serve immediately.
  • If desired, add 1/4 teaspoon of dry mustard when mixing dressing.

    • Reviews

  • “This was pretty tasty, a little bland but still very good. I used agave nectar instead of sugar (it’s a staple in my house) and added the mustard powder. We added some radishes and sliced almonds as well. Thanks for sharing!”

  • “Nice, simple fresh salad. I used Splenda instead of sugar and added the mustard powder to the dressing. I used sesame sticks as a topping.”

  • “Very good salad, Bill. Fresh dill from the herb garden gave it a special flavor. I do like the simplicity of the recipe as written. Photos are of before tossing and afterwards.Thanks for a delicious recipe. Caroline”

  • “Very good salad that we will be having often this summer. I subsituted a zucchini for the cucumber (because I was out) and added about 1 cup quartered strawberries and 1 kiwi sliced. Delicious! Thanks for sharing!”

  • “I LOVED IT! I took this to a family picnic & even my Italian Mother-in-Law loved it.”

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