Delicious Spinach Salad with Berries for a Refreshing Summer

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Enjoy this Spinach Salad with Berries, a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for summer gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad Base

6 cups baby spinach
1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) sliced larger strawberries in half

For the Creamy Texture

0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled; goat cheese can be a substitute

For the Crunch

0.5 cup toasted nuts (pecans or walnuts) toasted enhances flavor

For the Flavor Balance

0.5 medium red onion thinly sliced
0.25 cup balsamic vinaigrette can use lemon vinaigrette for a twist

Optional Enhancements

fresh herbs (mint or basil) for added freshness

Equipment

salad spinner
Large Salad Bowl
Skillet
knife
cutting board

Method

Preparation Steps

Wash 6 cups of baby spinach thoroughly under cool water and spin dry.
Rinse 1 cup of mixed berries gently, slicing larger strawberries in half.
Thinly slice half a red onion and set aside.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast 0.5 cup of nuts for 3-5 minutes until golden.
In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, sliced berries, and onion.
Sprinkle toasted nuts over the salad and toss gently.
Crumble 0.5 cup of feta cheese over the salad and drizzle with 0.25 cup of balsamic vinaigrette.
Toss gently to coat ingredients without bruising the salad.
Garnish with extra berries or fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store salad components separately to maintain freshness. Best enjoyed cold.

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