Fruity Spinach Salad
Brighten up your table with this Fruity Spinach Salad—a vibrant medley of fresh ingredients that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, and zesty mandarin oranges, this salad delivers a refreshing burst of fruity flavors in every bite. Complemented by thinly sliced red onions, toasted almonds for crunch, and creamy feta cheese crumbles, it strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and tangy. The homemade dressing, made from extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties it all together with a luscious, slightly sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required, this colorful salad is ideal as a quick appetizer, a healthy side dish, or a light main course. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners, it’s a crowd-pleaser that celebrates fresh, wholesome flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned or fresh)
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the strawberries and blueberries. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin slices.
Drain the mandarin oranges if using canned, or peel and segment fresh mandarins if using fresh. Add the strawberries, blueberries, and mandarin oranges to the bowl with the spinach.
Thinly slice the red onion into small, uniform pieces. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let them cool, then sprinkle them over the salad.
Add the feta cheese crumbles evenly throughout the salad for a creamy and tangy flavor boost.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar. Mix well until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all ingredients and coat them in the dressing.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer, side dish, or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1299 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.5 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1362 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.4 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.0 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 679 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1673 mg | 36% | |
*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.
