Spinach Berry Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, the Spinach Berry Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing is a delightful addition to any meal. This salad combines nutrient-rich baby spinach with an array of juicy berries—strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries—providing a refreshing balance of sweetness and savory feta cheese. Lightly dressed with a homemade sweet poppy seed vinaigrette, it’s quick to prepare (taking just 15 minutes) and perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a healthy side dish. Versatile and customizable, you can easily swap ingredients based on your preferences or seasonal availability. Enjoy this colorful salad as a standalone meal or paired with grilled chicken for added protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 6 ounces blueberries
- 6 ounces raspberries
- 4 ounces feta cheese or plant-based alternative
- 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 mixing oil, vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, dried mustard, and salt in a jar or bowl. Shake well and refrigerate.
- In a large salad serving bowl, layer baby spinach leaves and top with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, feta cheese, red onion, and almonds.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for a refreshing experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg