Blueberry Spinach Salad
Brighten up your plate with this vibrant and nutritious Blueberry Spinach Salad, a perfect balance of sweet and savory! Packed with fresh spinach, juicy blueberries, creamy crumbled feta, and crunchy toasted pecans or walnuts, this salad is a textural delight. Thinly sliced red onions add a zesty kick, while the homemade balsamic vinaigrette—featuring olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of seasoning—ties it all together with tangy sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this wholesome salad is ideal as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or an elegant addition to any dinner table. Whether you're looking for a healthy recipe or a flavor-packed treat, this easy-to-make Blueberry Spinach Salad is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.33 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted
- 0.25 medium onion red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, add the fresh spinach and blueberries.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted pecans or walnuts evenly over the spinach and blueberries.
Add the thinly sliced red onion to the salad for an extra layer of flavor and crunch.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together thoroughly (or shake the jar with a lid on) until emulsified.
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad gently to ensure even distribution of the ingredients and dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Blueberry Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.2 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 339 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
