Description
Looking for a vibrant, flavor-packed salad that screams summer freshness? This Berry Spinach Salad combines baby spinach, juicy strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, creamy goat cheese, red onion, and toasted pecans, all drizzled with a homemade strawberry vinaigrette. It’s refreshing, light, and full of bold textures—perfect for a quick lunch, brunch centerpiece, or as a side for grilled meats. Whether you’re into healthy snacks, light lunch ideas, or easy dinner sides, this colorful bowl delivers serious flavor with very little prep. It’s the perfect choice for warm weather food ideas or any day you want a pop of color on your plate.
Ingredients
6 cups baby spinach
1 cup strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup toasted pecans
1/2 cup fresh strawberries (for vinaigrette)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
1. In a blender, combine 1/2 cup strawberries, red wine vinegar, honey, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and chill.
2. Rinse and dry all spinach and berries to avoid sogginess.
3. Slice strawberries and red onions; chop pecans if desired.
4. Layer spinach in a large bowl, then top with all berries, red onion, and goat cheese.
5. Sprinkle toasted pecans and drizzle chilled vinaigrette right before serving.
Notes
To keep the spinach crisp, always add the vinaigrette just before serving.
Swap goat cheese with feta or blue cheese for a bolder taste variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: berry spinach salad, summer salad, healthy salad, quick lunch, easy salad