Berry Salad
This refreshing Berry Salad is bursting with springtime flavor that you can enjoy any time of year.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almonds sliced
- 4 cups baby spinach rinsed and dried
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cucumber diced, small
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly until they turn lightly brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
- In a large bowl, add the baby spinach, strawberries, blueberries, and cucumber. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and the cooled, toasted almonds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 2945IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.