Blueberry Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing
A vibrant and refreshing salad packed with blueberries, spinach, and a sweet honey balsamic dressing, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, water, honey, and balsamic vinegar until well combined.
- Wash the Spinach: Rinse the fresh spinach leaves under cold water and pat dry.
- Chop the Pecans: Roughly chop the pecans and toast in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the spinach, pecans, cranberries, feta, and blueberries.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and add more honey or balsamic as desired.
Notes
You can prepare the ingredients a day in advance but add dressing right before serving to avoid wilting. Great for picnics or family gatherings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, spinach, blueberries, honey balsamic, healthy, vegetarian