Description
A fresh and vibrant spinach salad with sweet summer berries, creamy cheese, crunchy nuts, and a tangy balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, gently combine the baby spinach, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and thinly sliced red onion if using.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients, tossing lightly to coat the leaves and berries without bruising them.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted nuts on top of the dressed salad for added texture and creaminess.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrasting flavors and refreshing texture at their best.
Notes
- Use fresh, seasonal berries for best flavor and texture.
- Be gentle when tossing to avoid crushing spinach leaves and berries.
- Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant.
- Make the dressing just before serving for freshness.
- Optional garnish: whole berries or fresh herbs like mint or basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: summer salad, berry salad, spinach salad, fresh berries, healthy salad, easy salad recipe