Spanakopita Salad
Updated: Oct 29
This Spanakopita Salad (Spinach and Feta Salad) combines the classic flavours of Greek spanakopita in a fresh and vibrant salad. Made with baby spinach, feta, fresh herbs, toasted almonds and a simple lemon dressing, it's perfect as a light lunch, side dish or entertaining salad.
About This Spanakopita Salad
Traditional Greek spanakopita is loved for its combination of spinach, feta, spring onions and fresh herbs, usually wrapped in layers of golden, flaky filo pastry. This salad takes inspiration from those familiar flavours and turns them into something fresh, light and wonderfully simple.
Rather than using pastry, I've added toasted almonds and sesame seeds for crunch, along with a lemon and honey dressing that brings everything together. The generous combination of parsley, dill and mint gives the salad its distinctly Greek flavour.
It's a lovely way to enjoy the taste of spanakopita without turning on the oven, and it makes a wonderful addition to a family lunch or entertaining table.
Watch how to Make this Spanakopita Salad
Helpful Tips
Baby Spinach.
Use fresh, tender baby spinach and make sure it's thoroughly dry before assembling the salad. Roughly chopping the leaves makes the salad easier to toss and serve.
Fresh Herbs.
Don't be tempted to skip the parsley, dill or mint. Together, they create the familiar flavours of traditional Greek spanakopita.
Feta Cheese.
Choose a good-quality Greek feta and crumble it into generous pieces so you get some in every mouthful.
Toasted Almonds.
Roasted or lightly toasted almonds add a lovely crunch that contrasts with the soft spinach and feta. You can use roughly chopped whole almonds or toasted slivered almonds.
Dressing the Salad.
Add the dressing just before serving to keep the spinach fresh and the almonds crunchy. Toss gently so the feta doesn't break down too much.
Make Ahead.
Prepare the ingredients and dressing separately, then assemble and dress the salad just before serving.
What to Serve with Spanakopita Salad
Spanakopita Salad
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Recipe Category: Salad
Recipe Cuisine: Greek
INGREDIENTS
Salad
200g baby spinach, roughly chopped
200g feta, crumbled
4 green onions, finely sliced on the diagonal
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup fresh dill, chopped
½ cup fresh mint, chopped
½ cup roasted almonds, chopped (or toasted, slivered almonds)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Freshly cracked black pepper and pinch of sea salt
Dressing
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Zest of half a lemon
1 tablespoon raw honey
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare the salad
Place the baby spinach, green onions, feta, parmesan, parsley, dill, mint, and half the almonds into a large serving bowl and season with salt and pepper.
2. Make the dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey.
3. Dress the salad and serve
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined. Top with the remaining almonds and sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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