Description
Enjoy a vibrant and refreshing Blueberry Spinach Salad paired with a delightful homemade Orange Poppy Seed Dressing. This salad is a perfect blend of juicy blueberries, crisp green apples, and crunchy almonds, making it an ideal choice for picnics, family gatherings, or a quick weeknight dinner. The creamy, zesty dressing not only enhances the flavor but also elevates this dish to a gourmet level. With its colorful ingredients and nutritious profile, this salad is sure to impress your guests while providing a healthy addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz baby spinach, washed and stems removed
- 1/2 pint blueberries, washed
- 1 medium green apple, thinly sliced or diced
- 1/4 C feta cheese crumbles or alternative
- 2.25 oz slivered almonds
- 1/3 C mayonnaise
- 1/4 C orange juice
- 2 tsp white apple vinegar
- 2 tsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Wash baby spinach and blueberries thoroughly. Remove stems from the spinach and slice the green apple.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, orange juice, white apple vinegar, poppy seeds, lemon juice, sugar, ground ginger, salt, ground white pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- In a large serving bowl, combine spinach, blueberries, sliced green apple, feta cheese (or alternative), and slivered almonds.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until well coated. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg