Description
Fresh and vibrant, the Spinach Berry Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing is a delightful dish that brings together the goodness of fresh greens and juicy berries in every bite. Perfect for summer barbecues or wholesome meals at home, this salad features an enticing mix of baby spinach, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy sliced almonds. The homemade sweet poppy seed dressing adds a unique touch that elevates this salad to a new level of deliciousness. Whether served as a light main course or a refreshing side dish, it’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups Baby Spinach Leaves
- 1 cup Strawberries (sliced)
- 6 ounces Blueberries
- 6 ounces Raspberries
- 4 ounces Feta Cheese
- 1/4 Red Onion (thinly sliced; may use less)
- 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 bowl or jar. Shake well until blended and refrigerate until needed.
- In a large salad bowl, place fresh spinach as the base. Top with sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, feta cheese, red onion, and almonds for crunch.
- Drizzle the desired amount of poppy seed dressing over the assembled salad. Toss gently to combine before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg