Description
This Spinach Blueberry Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish combining sweet blueberries, creamy goat cheese, crunchy toasted nuts, and a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect as a light meal or a flavorful side.
Ingredients
6 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted
1 avocado, sliced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup (or honey), salt, and pepper in a small jar or bowl until fully emulsified.
- Toast pecans or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Let cool.
- In a large salad bowl, add baby spinach, blueberries, red onion, crumbled goat cheese or feta, and avocado slices.
- Sprinkle toasted nuts on top of the salad.
- Drizzle balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately as a light lunch or side dish.
Notes
Use feta instead of goat cheese for a saltier flavor.
Add dried cranberries for extra sweetness.
Top with grilled chicken or chickpeas for added protein.
Use mixed greens for more texture and flavor variety.
Keep dressing separate if preparing ahead to avoid soggy greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
