Ingredients:
- 6 cups of fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cups of ripe blackberries
- 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup of toasted almond slices
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Start by preparing your spinach leaves. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water, then pat dry using a clean towel or salad spinner. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
- Next, rinse your blackberries and gently pat them dry. Scatter them over the spinach leaves.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the spinach and blackberries. This will add a creamy texture and slightly tangy flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the fruit.
- Toast your almond slices in a dry pan over medium heat until they’re golden brown and fragrant. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Once toasted, sprinkle them over the salad for a bit of crunch.
- Thinly slice your red onion and add it to the salad. The sharpness of the onion provides a nice contrast to the sweet and tangy flavors in the rest of the dish.
- Now, let’s make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are well coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, nutritious, and delicious blackberry spinach salad!
Remember, the key to a great salad is using the freshest ingredients possible. Happy eating!
Nutrition Facts for Blackberry Spinach Salad (per serving)
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Total Sugars: 8g
- Includes 1g Added Sugars
- Protein: 5g
- Vitamin D: 0mcg
- Calcium: 150mg
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 300mg
Please note that these nutritional facts are an estimation and can vary based on the exact ingredients used. If you want to get some fresh ingredients, check out this source.
Enjoy your healthy and delicious Blackberry Spinach Salad!