Description
A refreshing and vibrant Citrus Berry Salad combining fresh spinach, sweet clementines, juicy blueberries, and strawberries, topped with crunchy almonds and a zesty homemade citrus dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a healthy side dish ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 4 clementines, peeled and sectioned
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the fresh baby spinach, peeled and sectioned clementines, fresh blueberries, sliced strawberries, and half of the chopped almonds to create the base of the salad.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, sea salt, and ground black pepper until well emulsified to form the citrus dressing.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients with the flavorful dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the remaining chopped almonds on top of the salad for added crunch and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors at their best.
Notes
- Use fresh and ripe berries for the best flavor and texture.
- Feel free to substitute almonds with walnuts or pecans if preferred.
- For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be prepped in advance and dressed just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, especially the salt and pepper in the dressing.
