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Berry Spinach Salad

A vibrant, beautiful salad loaded with fresh spinach, juicy strawberries, plump blueberries, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a quick homemade sweet balsamic dressing, it is the perfect healthy dish that looks fancy but comes together in minutes.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:
  • 6 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp dried cranberries
For the Homemade Dressing:
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Start with the greens: Wash your fresh spinach and pat it dry. Dump all six cups into your favorite large salad bowl.
  2. Add the bright colors: Scatter the sliced strawberries and plump blueberries right over the top of your spinach.
  3. Make it savory and crunchy: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese, chopped nuts, and dried cranberries into the bowl. It already looks like art!
  4. Whisk the dressing: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey together. Add a tiny pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk it fast until it looks smooth.
  5. Toss and enjoy: Drizzle that sweet dressing all over the salad. Toss everything very gently so you do not crush the berries. Serve it up right away while it is fresh and crisp.

Notes

Prep Ahead: Wash and dry spinach; store with a paper towel to keep crisp for days.
Dressing Hack: Mix ingredients in a small jar and shake vigorously for a perfect, easy emulsion.
The Crunch Factor: Add nuts and feta right before serving to keep them from getting soggy.
Custom Mix: Swap pecans for toasted almonds or cranberries for dried cherries to suit your pantry.
Serving Size: Serves four as a side, or two as a filling main when paired with chicken.