Spinach Berry Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing
Fresh and vibrant, the Spinach Berry Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing is a delightful dish that combines the goodness of fresh spinach and an array of colorful berries. This salad is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with something light yet flavorful. The unique blend of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries paired with a creamy feta cheese and crunchy almonds creates a captivating culinary experience. With its homemade sweet poppy seed dressing bringing everything together, this salad not only looks stunning on your plate but also packs a nutritious punch. It’s easy to prepare and can be customized based on your preferences, making it an ideal choice for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups Baby Spinach Leaves
- 1 cup Strawberries (sliced)
- 6 ounces Blueberries
- 6 ounces Raspberries
- 4 ounces Feta Cheese (or crumbled tofu for dairy-free)
- 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 bowl or jar. Shake well and refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large salad bowl, place baby spinach and top it with sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, feta cheese (or tofu), red onion, and sliced almonds.
- Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg