Description
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing Spinach Berry Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. This salad combines fresh baby spinach with an array of sweet berries, including strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, topped with creamy feta cheese and crunchy sliced almonds. The homemade poppy seed dressing adds a delightful sweetness and tang that beautifully complements the colorful ingredients. Whether enjoyed as a light main course or served alongside grilled meats, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups Baby Spinach Leaves
- 1 cup Strawberries (sliced)
- 6 ounces Blueberries
- 6 ounces Raspberries
- 4 ounces Feta Cheese
- 1/4 Red Onion (thinly sliced; may use less)
- 1 cup Sliced or Slivered Almonds
- 1 cup Oil
- 1/3 cup Vinegar (white, apple cider, or raspberry)
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dried Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining oil, vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, dried mustard, and salt in a mixing jar or bowl. Shake well and refrigerate.
- In a large salad bowl, layer baby spinach as the base followed by sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, crumbled feta cheese, red onion slices, and almonds.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg