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    Home » Salads » Strawberry Blueberry Spinach Salad

    Strawberry Blueberry Spinach Salad

    Published: May 18, 2023 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for fresh and vibrant salads that are loaded with colorful fruits and vegetables. One of my favorite salads during this time of the year is the Strawberry and Blueberry Spinach Salad.

    This salad is not only delicious and refreshing, but it is also packed with nutrients that are essential for a healthy diet.

    When a salad is easy to make, with a short ingredient list, it becomes a must-have for your healthy lifestyle!

    Strawberry Blueberry Spinach Salad.

    Why You Will Love This Salad

    There are many reasons to love this recipe. To start, it is incredibly easy to make, and it requires only a few basic ingredients that are readily available at any grocery store.

    It's a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, which makes it a crowd-pleaser. But let's be honest, you might not want to share LOL.

    This is a healthy salad that is low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals. And so easy to customize to suit your individual preferences.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients: strawberries, blueberries, baby spinach, feta cheese, and sliced almonds.

    How to Make This Strawberry and Blueberry Spinach Salad

    The beauty of a salad is its simplicity. No cooking required, all the ingredients are raw! So it is important to use the highest quality ingredients you can find.

    You simply need to wash everything thoroughly and assemble.

    One thing I wanted to mention is how much I like a salad spinner for this. For years, I thought this was a silly item to have in the kitchen. Until I got one.

    Spinach in a salad spinner.

    Now I just love it! Its the very best way to rinse off your greens and then get all the excess moisture off before putting the salad together.

    Rinse the berries and slice the strawberries. If you have an egg slicer, try using that for the strawberries to get perfectly even slices.

    Feta cheese can be purchased already crumbled, but it is usually drier that way. I prefer buying a block and breaking off what I need with a fork. It ensures a more creamy feta cheese in my salad.

    Breaking up a block of feta cheese with a fork.

    I buy sliced almonds in the baking nuts section of the grocery store, but you can also slice whole almonds with a really sharp knife.

    Once the ingredients are prepped you simply need to put the salad together.

    Spinach, blueberries, and strawberries in a bowl.

    Place the ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine. Hold off adding dressing until its time to serve.

    Blueberry strawberry and spinach salad tossed in the bowl.

    Dressing This Salad

    This is the kind of salad you make when berries are in season, so it makes sense to have a dressing made from more fresh berries. I specifically made strawberry balsamic vinaigrette to dress this salad.

    Jar of strawberry vinaigrette dressing ready to use.

    However, I think any balsamic flavored salad dressing would work, like a classic balsamic vinaigrette. Or, try making a raspberry vinaigrette to really round out the fresh berry experience!

    You can go ahead and add about ¼ cup of salad dressing to the bowl and toss it all to coat really well. Or, just serve the salad with the dressing on the side for people to add as little or as much as they prefer.

    Serving Suggestions

    This salad can be served as a side dish or a main course. It pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp. You can also add some sliced avocado or grilled vegetables to make it more filling.

    Spinach salad ready to serve with  jar of strawberry balsamic dressing nearby, ready to use.

    Substitutions and Variations

    If you don't like feta cheese, you can use goat cheese or blue cheese instead. You can also substitute the almonds with pecans or walnuts.

    To make this salad vegan, omit the cheese and use a vegan-friendly dressing.

    Pin for spinach salad with strawberries and blueberries.

    Expert Tips

    Wash and dry the spinach leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris. This is where a salad spinner becomes your best friend. 😀

    Use fresh, ripe, organic berries for the best flavor. When strawberries are in season, they are in a class of their own!

    If desired, you can toast the almonds for a few minutes in a dry skillet to bring out their flavor.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make this salad ahead of time?

    Yes, you can prepare and mix the salad ahead of time and store it covered in the refrigerator. Add the dressing just before serving.

    Can I use a different type of lettuce instead of spinach?

    Absolutely, you can use any type of lettuce or greens that you prefer. I've made this salad with chopped romaine and also with mixed greens and loved it every time.

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    Strawberry & Blueberry Spinach Salad

    Use the goodness of fresh berries to boost the nutrition and deliciousness of a spinach salad!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time0 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 96kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 5 ounces baby spinach
    • 1 cup blueberries fresh
    • 1 pint strawberries, sliced fresh
    • ¼ cup sliced almonds
    • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
    • dressing of choice

    Instructions

    • Thoroughly wash and dry the spinach and berries. Slice the strawberries evenly.
    • Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss gently to combine.
    • Add dressing of choice just before serving. Or, serve the dressing on the side for each person to add the amount they prefer.

    Notes

    Nutrition calculation does not include salad dressing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2264IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Claire

      May 23, 2023 at 4:42 am

      5 stars
      This was the perfect salad for serving with our grilled steak last night.
      I LOVE fresh berries so much and so do my kids, so they were happy to take a big spoonful of salad with dinner. Happy Mum!!
      The feta cheese was perfect with the sweet berries.
      I didn't dress the salad but instead popped a couple of dressing on the table so people could pick. We had a black pepper dressing and a tangy lemon dressing. Both were yum. i preferred the pepper the kids preferred the lemon.

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 23, 2023 at 5:21 pm

        What a great way to give everyone choices for how to dress the salad!

        Reply
    2. Sherry Ronning

      May 22, 2023 at 1:52 pm

      5 stars
      With strawberries and blueberries just coming into season, I had to make your strawberry blueberry spinach salad. It was so delicious and super easy to make.

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 23, 2023 at 5:20 pm

        I just love it when the berries are in season, which is why I developed this salad. More ways to enjoy the deliciousness!

        Reply
    3. Jennifer

      May 22, 2023 at 6:34 am

      5 stars
      This is the perfect summertime salad! I loved all the fresh fruit in it, and it was easy to make! The kids even ate it!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 23, 2023 at 5:18 pm

        Oh wow, if you can get the kids to eat a spinach salad that's a HUGE win!!

        Reply
    4. Shilpa

      May 21, 2023 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      What a lovely way to enjoy fresh berries when they are in season. The salty taste of feta compliments the dish beautifully!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 21, 2023 at 9:42 pm

        Yes! Salty + sweet = YUM!

        Reply
    5. Betsy

      May 19, 2023 at 7:25 am

      5 stars
      This is such a lovely combination for spring and summer! So colorful and combines favorites so well! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 21, 2023 at 7:40 am

        I love it when fresh berries are in season, so using them in a salad was a must for me!

        Reply

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