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Spinach Salad with Berries

Spinach Salad with Berries
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Spinach Salad with Berries is a fresh, vibrant, and nutrient-packed salad featuring baby spinach leaves combined with a colorful mix of assorted berries, crumbled feta cheese, and crunchy nuts, all dressed in a light homemade vinaigrette. This easy-to-make salad offers a delicious balance of sweet and tangy flavors while providing antioxidants, vitamins, and healthy fats to support immunity, digestion, and energy. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or healthy snack, it is adaptable to various dietary preferences and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup assorted berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)

Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the spinach: Gently wash and dry the baby spinach leaves thoroughly to ensure crispness and remove any tough stems or blemishes for the best texture.
  2. Wash and cut berries: Rinse the assorted berries thoroughly; halve or slice larger berries like strawberries to ensure easier bites and better distribution throughout the salad.
  3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the fresh spinach and prepared berries, mixing gently to avoid bruising the fruit.
  4. Add cheese and nuts: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped nuts evenly over the salad to add creamy and crunchy layers.
  5. Dress and toss: Drizzle the homemade vinaigrette evenly over the salad and toss lightly so every leaf and berry is coated without becoming soggy.

Notes

  • Use fresh, in-season berries for maximum flavor and nutritional benefits.
  • Dry the spinach thoroughly to prevent diluting the dressing and making the salad soggy.
  • Toast nuts lightly in a dry pan to intensify their flavor and add extra crunch.
  • Add the dressing just before serving to keep ingredients fresh and crisp.
  • Adjust the balance between sweet and tart by varying the amount of berries and dressing according to taste.

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Keywords: spinach salad, berry salad, healthy salad, antioxidant salad, gluten free salad, quick salad, vegetarian salad, no cook salad

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