Strawberry Blueberry Spinach Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing
A fresh and easy strawberry blueberry spinach salad made with sweet berries, (optional) creamy cheese, crunchy nuts, and a homemade creamy balsamic dressing. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect for spring and summer meals.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2927IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 2mg
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