Best Berry Spinach Salad
Berry Spinach Salad is a refreshing, nutritious dish packed with fresh berries, spinach, nuts, and cheese. Learn how to make the perfect salad today!
Equipment
- Salad Bowl
- Salad Spinner
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 5 cups fresh spinach preferably baby spinach
- 2 cups mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries
- 1/2 cup nuts almonds, walnuts, or pecans
- 1/4 cup cheese crumbled feta, goat cheese, or blue cheese
Dressing
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette or citrus dressing, honey mustard
Instructions
- Wash and dry the spinach thoroughly using a salad spinner or paper towels.
- Rinse and pat dry the berries. Slice strawberries if they are large.
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes to enhance their crunch and flavor.
- In a large salad bowl, add the spinach as the base.
- Evenly distribute the mixed berries over the spinach.
- Sprinkle the toasted nuts over the salad for added crunch.
- Crumble the cheese of choice on top of the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, ensuring an even coating without over-dressing.
- Gently toss everything together and serve immediately.
Notes
To keep the salad fresh, store ingredients separately and mix right before serving. Toasted nuts add extra crunch and flavor.