Blueberry Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing
A vibrant salad packed with sweet blueberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta, all tied together with a luscious honey balsamic dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- 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
- Prep your ingredients by washing and drying the spinach.
- Chop the pecans coarsely, optionally toasting them in a skillet.
- Mix the fresh spinach in a large bowl.
- Add the fresh blueberries and dried cranberries over the spinach.
- Crumble the feta cheese on top.
- Make the dressing by whisking olive oil, water, honey, and balsamic vinegar together.
- Dress the salad with the honey balsamic dressing, tossing gently.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and crunch.
Notes
Serve with grilled chicken for added protein or use different nuts and cheeses for variation. Keep the dressing separate if making ahead to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, blueberry, spinach, healthy, quick meal, summer recipe