Power berry spinach salad loaded with delicious sweet berries, baby spinach, sliced almonds, and crumbles of feta. Then tossed with homemade sweet and tangy raspberry vinaigrette!
This is a great salad to pair with Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Avocado or Chicken Sausage and Broccolini Pasta.
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Berry Salad
There is no doubt I LOVE a good salad. It’s probably one of my favorite things to make and eat. I think it’s because salads don’t require much, just bright greens, fresh veggies or fruit, and a good homemade dressing.
Well, this spinach berry salad is just that. Loaded with delicious fresh berry flavor, spinach leaves, salty feta, and crunchy almond slices. Then tossed in a homemade sweet and tangy raspberry vinaigrette. It’s an adaptation of my Raspberry Basil Garlic Vinaigrette but only with fresh berries in the mix.
It’s a great recipe for when you’re craving a light and fresh salad, especially in the warmer months. It makes the most beautiful presentation on a table for Sunday brunch, Mother’s Day or Easter holiday.
While this salad is meant as a side, topping it with chicken or salmon, whether grilled or baked turns it into a main.
All About the Berries
What makes this truly the best salad is the perfect combination of sweet and sour berries. I like to pair blueberries and raspberries together but other berries such as strawberries and blackberries would be a great addition.
When shopping, look for plump, full-colored berries. Avoid berries that are crushed, bruised, or moldy. And remember berries should not be washed until they are being used, otherwise, they will spoil quickly.
Katya’s TIP: To wash the berries, fill a large bowl with cold water, then gently place the berries in a colander and dip it in the water bath.
Berry Vinaigrette
Fresh ingredients make all the difference in this raspberry vinaigrette. Packed with so much flavor and gorgeous color. It’s tangy, sweet, and bright all around.
All you need to make this vinaigrette is fresh raspberries, olive oil, cider vinegar, fresh basil, brown sugar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add everything into a food-processor and blend until smooth.
The vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Berry Salad Recipe
The actual salad is made up of baby spinach, raspberries, blueberries, red onions, feta, and almonds. Like I mentioned above, you can add fresh blackberries and strawberries for extra berry flavor.
Put the spinach into a large serving bowl or salad platter and top with the remaining salad ingredients. Drizzle some of the raspberry vinaigrette over the salad and serve.
You can swap out the feta cheese for the goat cheese. Add as little or as much as you like. I found that a 1/3 cup was a good balance but you can totally add more to taste.
More Berry Salads to Try:
- Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad
- Raspberry Mozzarella Salad
- Strawberry and Chicken Poppyseed Salad
- Berry Fruit Salad
If you try this Berry Spinach Salad, don’t forget to leave feedback and a rating.
PrintBerry Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chop
- Cuisine: American
Description
Power berry spinach salad loaded with delicious sweet berries, baby spinach, sliced almonds, and crumbles of feta. Then tossed with homemade sweet and tangy raspberry vinaigrette!
Ingredients
- 8 oz. bag fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Raspberry Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
- 2 tsp. brown sugar or honey
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: Combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, basil, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and fresh raspberries in a bowl of a food-processor. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pulse until smooth.
- Prepare the salad: Put the spinach in a large serving bowl and top with the raspberries, blueberries, red onions, feta, and almonds. Drizzle with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Vinegar: Substitute apple cider vinegar with red wine vinegar or raspberry vinegar.
- Vinaigrette: If the vinaigrette is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to thin out. Leftover vinaigrette can be stored for up to a week in the fridge.
Keywords: summer, holiday, fourth of july, berries,
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Recipe originally posted March 2016, updated February 2020 with new photos, rewritten post, and additional information. No change to the recipe.
SamFrank says
Quick, easy and delicious. Tastes as good as it looks!
★★★★★
Katya says
Thank you!
Beth says
It was a huge hit at our dinner party. Delicious!!!
★★★★★
Beth says
Hi, I doubled the dressing recipe but it came out very thick, almost like a smoothie. Is that normal?
My raspberry vinaigrette is thicker than usual, but I wouldn’t think it makes that much difference
Thanks
Katya says
It should be more on the thick side but at the same time pourable.
Emily says
Looked amazing and I tried it, the dressing, I couldn’t find the raspberry vinegar so I used a vinaigrette. It was fantastic, the salad was great next time I’m going to add strawberries and triple the dressing
★★★★★
Katya says
Thank you Emily! So glad to hear you enjoyed the salad.
Protima says
Hi looks Delish want to try it but don’t have Raspberry Vinaigrette
What can I substitute it with?
Thanks
Katya says
Red wine vinegar would be a good substitute or apple cider vinegar.
Valya of valyastasteofhome.com says
Looks delicious! Beautiful and bright 🙂 Yum!
★★★★★
Katya says
Thanks Valya.