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Baby Spinach Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing

Prepared with eggs and fresh herbs, this Baby Spinach Salad is a light, easy to prepare starter or side dish. A tangy Lemon Dijon Dressing keeps it bright and fresh.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salads, side dishes
Keyword: Baby Spinach Salad, Spinach Salad
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 190kcal
Author: Adapted from "A Well-Seasoned Kitchen®" by Sally Clayton and Lee Clayton Roper

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • handful of fresh green herbs – parsley chives, tarragon and/or basil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or more to taste, freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 to 6 cups baby spinach longer stems removed

Instructions

Hard-boiled eggs – Instant Pot method

  • Place wire rack (or steamer basket) in Instant Pot along with 1 to 1 1/2 cups water.
  • Place eggs on rack, spacing out as evenly as possible. (I cook 4-6 at a time, refrigerating the extra for another recipe.)
  • Seal and cook on high for 7 minutes if eggs were at room temperature, 9 minutes if not. When timer goes off, release pressure, following the “quick release” method.
  • Carefully remove eggs (they will be hot!) and immediately place in a bowl of ice water. Let rest in water until eggs are cold to the touch.

Hard-boiled eggs – traditional method

  • In a large saucepan, place eggs in one layer and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 6 to 8 minutes (cook for longer time if at higher altitude or eggs weren’t at room temperature).
  • Remove pan from heat and leave eggs in hot water for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Drain and run place eggs in a bowl of ice water until cooled.

Egg and Fresh Herb topping

  • Peel and chop the hard boiled eggs and herbs; mix together in a bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Lemon Dijon Dressing

  • In a small bowl, mash together the lemon zest and salt (works best with a mortar and pestle, but use a fork if you don’t have one).
  • Whisk in the mustard and the lemon juice.
  • Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
  • Add additional salt, lemon juice and fresh ground pepper to taste.

To serve

  • Toss the spinach lightly with some of the dressing.
  • Either place spinach on a serving platter or divide among 6 individual salad plates; sprinkle egg and herb mixture over the top.

Notes

Make ahead: Eggs can be hard boiled up to 5 days in advance and refrigerated. Dressing can be made up to 2 weeks ahead, covered and refrigerated.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1967IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg