Berry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Berry Spinach Salad topped with a creamy, tangy poppy seed dressing, perfect for a light and healthy meal or side dish. This salad combines fresh spinach and mixed berries with crunchy nuts and a sweet, tangy dressing that elevates every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
Poppy Seed Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain yogurt or sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped nuts if using. Toss gently to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the prepared poppy seed dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently again to evenly coat the salad with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the freshest flavor and best texture.
Notes
- Use fresh and ripe berries for the best flavor.
- Nuts can be omitted or substituted with seeds for a nut-free version.
- Mayonnaise and yogurt combination can be replaced with a vegan mayo and plant-based yogurt to make the dressing vegan.
- Adjust honey amount according to your preferred level of sweetness.
- This salad is best served fresh as the spinach may wilt if dressed too far in advance.
