Description
A fresh and vibrant Spinach Raspberry Salad combining sweet raspberries, earthy spinach, tangy balsamic vinaigrette, creamy feta, and crunchy toasted nuts. This nutrient-packed salad is quick to prepare, colorful, and perfect for clean eating while delivering antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber.
Ingredients
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Salad Base
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and drained
- 1 cup ripe raspberries, gently washed
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds or walnuts
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (mint or basil), optional
Dressing
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by washing the baby spinach and raspberries gently under cold water. Thinly slice the red onion. Toast the almonds or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and golden brown.
- Assemble the Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh raspberries. Toss lightly to mix the textures evenly.
- Add Cheese and Nuts: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted nuts evenly over the salad, adding creamy and crunchy contrasts.
- Drizzle the Dressing: Pour the balsamic vinaigrette evenly over the salad. Gently toss everything together to coat every leaf and berry with the tangy dressing without bruising the spinach or crushing the raspberries.
Notes
- Always choose fresh spinach and ripe raspberries for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the sweetness and acidity of the vinaigrette to balance the natural tartness of the berries.
- Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning them, preventing bitterness.
- Serve immediately after tossing to maintain freshness and texture.
- Use a gentle tossing motion to keep berries intact and spinach leaves from bruising.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Spinach Raspberry Salad, fresh salad, healthy salad, gluten free, no-cook, vegetarian, antioxidants, clean eating