Description
A refreshing Spinach Berry Salad topped with a sweet poppy seed dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 1 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle the sweet poppy seed dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are coated.
- Sprinkle the toasted almonds on top just before serving for added crunch.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for a chilled option.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas to the salad.
- Substitute the berries with seasonal fruits like peaches or apples for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg