Very Berry Spinach Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, the Very Berry Spinach Salad is a delightful blend of vibrant ingredients that makes healthy eating feel indulgent. Featuring a medley of sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, and tangy raspberries, this spinach-based salad is perfectly complemented by creamy crumbled feta and the nutty crunch of toasted sliced almonds. The homemade honey-balsamic vinaigrette, with its balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes, elevates every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful dish is perfect as a light lunch, an impressive appetizer, or a nutritious side for any meal. Packed with antioxidants and healthy fats, it’s the ideal recipe for anyone looking to combine wholesome ingredients with gourmet flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces.
In a small dry skillet, toast the sliced almonds over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, crumbled feta cheese, and cooled toasted almonds.
Drizzle the honey-balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Very Berry Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 801 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 393 mg | 8% | |
*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.
