Fresh Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring a delightful combination of spinach, fresh fruits, and a honey-balsamic dressing that makes for a perfect healthy dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
For the salad
- 4 cups baby spinach Tender green base offering a mild flavor and wealth of vitamins.
- 1/2 cup blueberries Juicy and sweet, packed with antioxidants.
- 1/2 cup raspberries Tart yet sweet, offering a refreshing zing.
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange slices Bright sweetness complements the salad beautifully.
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans Rich, buttery flavor adds depth to the dish.
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta Creamy and tangy, balances sweetness of the fruits.
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar Tangy-sweet complexity.
- 2 tbsp olive oil Rich and fragrant base for the dressing.
- 1 tbsp honey Natural sweetness harmonizes all the flavors.
- to taste salt and black pepper Enhances all the ingredients.
Instructions
Preparation
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, lay down the fresh baby spinach as the base and layer on the blueberries, raspberries, and mandarin slices.
- Sprinkle the toasted pecans and crumbled feta over the top. Drizzle the honey-balsamic dressing just before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the spinach in a little olive oil and vinegar for about 10 minutes before assembling the salad. You can mix and match berries or use sunflower/pumpkin seeds instead of nuts based on dietary needs.