Description
A bright and refreshing salad made with tender spinach, sweet berries, citrus segments, and a light citrus honey dressing, finished with feta cheese and crunchy nuts.
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 orange or 2 mandarins, segmented
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup almonds or walnuts, chopped
- For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach leaves, then place them in a large salad bowl.
- Add the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and orange or mandarin segments.
- Sprinkle the thinly sliced red onion over the salad.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped almonds or walnuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Baby spinach works best because it is tender and mild in flavor.
- Goat cheese can be used instead of feta for a creamier taste.
- Sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds can replace the nuts for a different crunch.
- Fresh berries are recommended because they hold their texture better.
- Store dressing separately if preparing ahead to keep the spinach fresh.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
