Spinach Berry Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing
Indulge in the refreshing and vibrant Spinach Berry Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing. This delightful dish combines fresh baby spinach with a medley of sweet strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, topped off with creamy feta cheese and crunchy almonds. The homemade sweet poppy seed dressing adds a luscious touch that elevates the flavors, making it perfect for summer picnics or light meals. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrients, this salad not only looks stunning but is also versatile enough to serve as a main dish or side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
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
- Prepare the dressing by combining oil, vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, dried mustard, and salt in a jar. Shake well and refrigerate.
- In a large salad bowl, add baby spinach and top with sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, feta cheese, red onion slices, and almonds.
- Drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg