Description
A vibrant and refreshing Spinach & Fruit Salad featuring fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, blueberries, toasted almonds, and a tangy homemade dressing, perfect for a light and healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- ½ cup milk
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- ½ cup mayonnaise or light mayonnaise
- 1½ tablespoons Onion Onion™ Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste (optional)
Salad
- 1 (10 ounce) package fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the milk and lemon juice. Let the mixture stand for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly. Then whisk in the mayonnaise, Onion Onion™ Seasoning, and honey. Season the dressing with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the fresh baby spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, fresh blueberries, and toasted sliced almonds to create the vibrant salad base.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the salad with your desired amount of the prepared dressing and toss gently to combine. If desired, top the salad with crumbled goat cheese and an extra crack of fresh black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Use light mayonnaise for a lower fat option.
- To toast almonds, heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring often.
- Goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy flavor but can be omitted for a dairy-free version.
- Onion Onion™ Seasoning can be substituted with a mix of onion powder, garlic powder, and dried herbs if unavailable.
- The dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
