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Fresh Summer Berry Spinach Salad


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 46 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A light, vibrant, and flavorful salad filled with baby spinach, juicy berries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans—all tossed in a sweet-tart raspberry vinaigrette. Perfect for summer lunches, picnics, and healthy gatherings.


Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • 6 cups baby spinach, washed and dried

  • 1 cup strawberries, halved

  • ½ cup raspberries

  • ½ cup blueberries

  • ⅓ cup goat cheese, crumbled

  • ⅓ cup red onion, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped

For the Raspberry Vinaigrette (Half Batch)

  • 3 tbsp fresh raspberries or preserves

  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • ¼ cup olive oil (extra virgin)


Instructions

  • Prepare the spinach: Wash and dry thoroughly. Place in a large salad bowl.

  • Slice strawberries in halves or quarters. Leave other berries whole.

  • Slice red onion very thinly. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes if desired.

  • Toast pecans in a dry pan for 3–4 minutes. Cool before adding to the salad.

  • Make the vinaigrette: Blend or whisk together raspberries, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper. Slowly add olive oil until emulsified.

  • Assemble salad: Layer spinach, berries, onions, goat cheese, and pecans.

  • Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving. Toss gently to combine.

 

  • Serve immediately or as a composed salad.

Notes

  • Add protein: grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas

  • Substitute goat cheese with feta or blue cheese

  • Toasting the nuts enhances flavor—don’t skip it!

  • Store leftovers undressed for better texture

 

  • Keep dressing in a sealed jar up to 5 days in the fridge

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Method: Raw / Tossed
  • Cuisine: American, Summer

Nutrition

  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 9g (natural + honey)
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 7g