Description
This Blueberry Spinach Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of blueberries with the earthy taste of spinach, topped with a zesty homemade dressing.
Ingredients
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For the salad:
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 avocado (sliced, optional)
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, blueberries, feta, almonds, red onion, and avocado if using.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together orange juice, zest, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Stir in poppy seeds, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Drizzle dressing over the salad before serving, toss gently to combine.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or salmon.
- The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitute goat cheese for feta if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
