Description
Blueberry Spinach Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that elevates any meal. Crisp spinach leaves, sweet blueberries, and a zesty orange dressing create a delightful combination that’s both nutritious and delicious. Perfect for summer picnics or light lunches, this salad is sure to impress your guests while keeping your health goals in check.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup ripe blueberries
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
- Soak the sliced red onion in ice water for about 10 minutes to mellow the flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach and blueberries, tossing gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and poppy seeds until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg