Description
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, the Spinach Berry Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing is a delightful dish ideal for any gathering. This refreshing salad features a base of tender baby spinach topped with an array of juicy strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, complemented by creamy feta cheese and crunchy sliced almonds. The homemade sweet poppy seed dressing brings everything together with its unique blend of sweetness and tang. Perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or a light lunch option, this salad is sure to impress both guests and family alike.
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)
- 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
- To prepare the dressing, combine 1 cup of oil, 1/3 cup of vinegar, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon each of poppy seeds and dried mustard, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl or jar. Shake well until mixed and refrigerate.
- In a large salad bowl, add 8 cups of baby spinach as the base. Layer with sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and sliced or slivered almonds.
- Just before serving, drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad to keep it fresh. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg