Description
A refreshing Spinach Berry Salad featuring fresh baby spinach, mixed berries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy goat cheese, all tossed in a tangy honey Dijon poppy seed dressing. Perfect for a light, healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- â…“ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Salad
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup strawberries (halved, diced, or quartered)
- â…“ cup roasted salted walnuts
- ¼ cup raspberries
- ¼ cup blueberries
- 2 ounces goat cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, milk, honey, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds until smooth and well combined to make a creamy, tangy dressing.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, gently toss the fresh baby spinach with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, roasted salted walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, you can toast the walnuts lightly before adding them.
- Use fresh, firm berries for best texture and flavor.
- This salad is best served immediately after dressing to prevent spinach from wilting.
- You can substitute goat cheese with feta or blue cheese according to your preference.
- To make it vegan, replace Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and omit goat cheese.
