Spinach Berry Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing
Indulge in the freshness of the Spinach Berry Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing, a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful salad combines tender baby spinach with a colorful medley of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. The creamy feta cheese adds a savory touch while sliced almonds provide a satisfying crunch. Topped with a homemade sweet poppy seed dressing, this salad offers a burst of flavor that will impress your family and friends. Quick to prepare, it makes an excellent side dish for summer barbecues or can be served as a light main course on warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 6 ounces blueberries
- 6 ounces raspberries
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 1 cup oil
- 1/3 cup vinegar (white, apple cider, or raspberry)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining oil, vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, dried mustard, and salt in a mixing bowl or jar. Shake well and refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large salad bowl, layer baby spinach leaves topped with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, feta cheese, red onion, and almonds.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg