Quick Look: Strawberry Blueberry Spinach Salad
- Ready in: 15 minutes
- Flavor: sweet, tangy, creamy, fresh
- Best for: spring, summer, holidays, cookouts
- Make-ahead: yes (keep dressing separate)
- Customizable: highly
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Looking for another delicious salad recipe? Try our Strawberry Chicken Salad – so many fresh fruits all on one salad!
What You Will Need
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- fresh spinach – the leafy greens of the salad which are also packed with nutrients.
- walnuts – providing a little bit of protein and added crunch!
- red onion slices – this mild onion gives the salad a bit of a bite. Option to use quick pickled red onions, so simple and they also have amazing flavor.
- blueberries & sweet strawberries – these fresh berries give the salad so much great color and the perfect touch of sweetness!
- balsamic vinaigrette dressing – option to make the dressing recipe included in the recipe card or use any of your other favorite salad dressings.
Why I Keep Making This Recipe
I’ve been making some version of this salad for years—honestly, probably 20 at this point. It’s one of those recipes that:
- works for a quick lunch
- feels special enough for guests
- uses simple ingredients I almost always have on hand
- And the biggest reason? It hits that perfect balance—sweet berries + tangy dressing + creamy cheese + crunch—that just never gets old.
How To Make A Strawberry Blueberry Spinach Salad
Step 1: Make sure that all of your fresh ingredients have been washed and dried. Then you can use a kitchen knife and cutting board to doing any chopping that is necessary.
Step 2: Combine your ingredients for the Creamy Balsamic Dressing in a small bowl.
How To Make Sure All The Fruits And Vegetables Are Clean
Simply checkout this Complete Guide on How to Wash Fruits and Vegetables. It is super helpful to make sure you are getting your fresh produce as clean as possible.
Step 3: Whisk to combine.
Step 4: Build your salad and add dressing right before serving (or have guests just dress their own salad).
Variations: Take it to the Next Level
This strawberry blueberry salad recipe is delicious as-is, but if you are looking to substitute something or add a little more we have some great options for you:
- protein – to bring this from a side salad to a main dish we suggest adding some air fryer chicken breasts, perfectly grilled steak, or smoked chicken breasts!
- fresh fruit and vegetables – we love adding some avocado & mandarin oranges.
- nuts – crunchy pecans would also be delicious or add a little more sweetness with candied walnuts.
- cheese – feta cheese, goat cheese, or blue cheese would make a great addition for this spinach strawberry salad recipe.
Best Ways To Serve A Strawberry Spinach Salad
- We love to serve this easy spinach salad with balsamic dressing for so many different special occasions. It is the perfect side dish for an Easter crockpot ham, a summer cookout with grilled burgers, Christmas dinner with standing rib roast, Thanksgiving dinner with a grilled turkey, basically any time we have a large family gathering!
- When serving this easy summer salad as the main course, we love to toss a protein on top and then add a slice of easy grilled bread on the side.
Make Ahead + Storage
- Prep everything ahead of time
- Store dressing separately
- Add nuts + dressing just before serving
- Best eaten same day once dressed
Recipe FAQs
Yes! We wanted to show you how easy it can be to make one at home but you can absolutely skip that and buy one from the local grocery stores. We love Primal Kitchen’s balsamic vinaigrette! And if you aren’t necessarily concerned with Whole30/paleo, I also love throwing some creamy poppyseed dressing on this salad!
Definitely! All of the fresh ingredients can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. I would just hold off on the dressing until you are ready to eat the salad, otherwise it might get a bit soggy. If you add a protein, I would also keep that in separate containers until you are ready to eat.
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Ingredients
Creamy Balsamic Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra light olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 teaspoons mayo
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Strawberry Blueberry Spinach Salad:
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ red onion, sliced
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped (sub pecans)
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled, sub dairy free (optional)
Instructions
- Make Dressing: Two a small bowl, add 3 tablespoons extra light olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 4 teaspoons mayo , ½ teaspoon garlic, ½ teaspoon dijon mustard, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper. Whisk to combine until consistency is smooth.
- Assemble Salads: Divide 4 cups fresh spinach between 4 bowls. Divide strawberries, 1 cup fresh blueberries, sliced red onion, ½ cup walnuts and ½ cup feta cheese (if using) to each bowl.
- Serve: Drizzle with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette (or other dressing of your choice) and serve immediately.
Notes
- Protein: Feel free to add the best grilled chicken breasts or perfectly grilled steak!
- Cheese: a crumbled feta, blue cheese or gorgonzola are all great additions here.
- Candied Walnuts: Candied walnuts (made with honey) are also a fun addition.
- Avocado: If you have an avocado laying around feel free to dice that up and add it in too!
- Dressing Options: I also love throwing some creamy poppyseed dressing on this salad!
- Serving/Make Ahead: feel free to make the day before serving, but do not add the dressing – add dressing right before serving or the spinach will get soggy.
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