Summer Berry Spinach Salad
A refreshing and vibrant summer salad bursting with sweet berries and nutritious spinach, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 0.5 cup fresh blueberries
- 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 0.33 cup pecans chopped and toasted
Poppy Seed Dressing
- 0.33 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and thinly sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until well combined. This is your poppy seed dressing.
- Pour about half of the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted pecans over the salad.
- Drizzle with additional dressing if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
This salad is best enjoyed fresh. You can customize it with other berries or nuts of your choice. For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken or shrimp.