Description
Fresh and flavorful, the Spinach Berry Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing is a delightful addition to any meal. Bursting with vibrant colors and a refreshing mix of ingredients, this salad combines tender baby spinach with juicy strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, all topped off with creamy feta cheese and crunchy almonds. The homemade sweet poppy seed dressing adds a unique touch that perfectly balances the sweetness of the berries with a hint of tanginess. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or seeking a healthy weekday lunch, this salad is quick to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 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)
- 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
- To make the dressing: In a mixing jar, combine 1 cup oil, 1/3 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon poppy seeds, 1 teaspoon dried mustard, and 1 teaspoon salt. Shake well and refrigerate until ready.
- For the salad: In a large salad bowl, place 8 cups of baby spinach. Top with sliced strawberries (1 cup), blueberries (6 ounces), raspberries (6 ounces), crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces), thinly sliced red onion (1/4), and sliced almonds (1 cup).
- Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider toasting the almonds before adding them to the salad. Feel free to substitute feta cheese with goat cheese for a different flavor profile. This salad can be made ahead by storing the dressing separately for freshness.