Description
This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Blueberries and Feta is a fresh, vibrant, and satisfying dish perfect for warm-weather lunches, brunches, or BBQs. Sweet berries, creamy feta, and crunchy almonds come together in a tangy balsamic dressing for the ultimate summer salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or candied pecans
- For the Balsamic Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, layer the spinach, strawberries, blueberries, feta, and almonds.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle with dressing just before serving and gently toss to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for 10 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Add grilled chicken or quinoa for extra protein. Swap feta for goat cheese or a dairy-free alternative. Best served fresh as spinach wilts with dressing over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: strawberry spinach salad, blueberry feta salad, summer salad, berry spinach salad, balsamic berry salad