Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Salad

Home from the beach and debating what to make for dinner, I decided on some quick burgers on the grill, a side of baked beans and a salad.

The salad is a mix of what I have left in the fridge upon my return, a bag of wilting spinach and a jar of roasted red peppers. I dressed it with a simple vinaigrette (which I didn't think it needed as the peppers add a nice sweetness), flaxseeds and a bit of cheese.

Everyone at the table enjoyed it. The husband said it was a little bland (but he ate it), the toddler required dressing (he seems to think you can't have a salad without it) and my mom had two servings! Overall it was a simple meal starter and a fun way to have spinach as a side dish.

Ingredients

• 1 small jar of whole roasted red peppers in water (~9oz)
• 1 bag of baby spinach (6oz)
• 1 tablespoon whole flaxseeds
• 1 oz fancy shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water from the jar of peppers
• Pinch of Kosher Salt & Pepper

Instructions

Slice the peppers.

Place the spinach, peppers, flax seeds, and cheese in a large salad bowl.

In a smaller bowl whisk the oil, vinegar, pepper water, sat & pepper to make a dressing.

Top the spinach with the dressing, toss and serve!

I'm counting this as 4 servings, like a side salad. You could, of course add a protein and make it a meal.

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Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Salad

This roasted red pepper and spinach salad is a tasty and nutritious lunch or dinner option. With its bold flavors and simple ingredients, it's sure to be a hit!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 8 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 8 cups

Calories 33 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 small jar of whole roasted red peppers in water ~9oz
• 1 bag of baby spinach 6oz
• 1 tablespoon whole flaxseeds
• 1 oz fancy shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water from the jar of peppers
• Pinch of Kosher Salt & Pepper

Instructions

 

• Slice the peppers.
  1 small jar of whole roasted red peppers in water
• Place the spinach, peppers, flax seeds, and cheese in a large salad bowl.
  1 bag of baby spinach, 1 tablespoon whole flaxseeds, 1 oz fancy shredded mozzarella cheese
• In a smaller bowl whisk the oil, vinegar, pepper water, sat & pepper to make a dressing.
  1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon water from the jar of peppers, Pinch of Kosher Salt & Pepper
• Top the spinach with the dressing, toss and serve!
  1 bag of baby spinach

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3647IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg

Keyword red peppers, Roasted, Spinach

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