Description
This blueberry spinach salad with honey balsamic dressing is a fresh, vibrant, and healthy dish made with tender spinach, sweet blueberries, crunchy pecans, dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a simple homemade honey balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh spinach (about 90g)
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (75g)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (60g)
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (60g)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (75g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
- 1 tbsp water (15ml)
- 3 tbsp honey (60ml)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (30ml)
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the fresh spinach, then place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the fresh blueberries evenly over the spinach.
- Sprinkle in the dried cranberries for added sweetness and texture.
- Add the chopped pecans, optionally toasted for extra flavor.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese, distributing it evenly.
- In a small jar, combine olive oil, water, honey, and balsamic vinegar.
- Secure the lid tightly and shake well until the dressing is fully blended.
- Pour the honey balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly without crushing the berries.
- Serve immediately for best freshness and texture.
Notes
- Do not add dressing until ready to serve to prevent soggy spinach.
- Toast pecans lightly for enhanced flavor and crunch.
- Store dressing separately in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
- Substitute feta with goat cheese for a creamier taste.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg