Description
A refreshing and vibrant Blueberry Spinach Salad paired with a zesty homemade Orange Poppy Seed Dressing. This salad combines fresh baby spinach, juicy blueberries, crisp green apple, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy slivered almonds for a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The dressing adds a citrusy sweetness with a hint of spice, making this salad perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 5 oz baby spinach salad, washed and stems removed
- 1/2 pint blueberries, washed
- 1 medium green apple, thinly sliced or diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 2.25 oz slivered almonds
Orange Poppy Seed Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach, washed blueberries, and thinly sliced or diced green apple. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the feta cheese crumbles and slivered almonds evenly over the top of the spinach mixture to add creaminess and crunch.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the mayonnaise, orange juice, white wine vinegar, poppy seeds, lemon juice, sugar, ground ginger, salt, ground white pepper, and garlic powder until well combined and smooth.
- Serve: Pour the Orange Poppy Seed Dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side to let guests dress their salad according to taste.
Notes
- To create an entree salad, add 1 chopped grilled or rotisserie chicken breast and/or 1 cup chopped bacon for added protein and heartiness.
- Additional add-ins can include 1 diced avocado to add creaminess and healthy fats.
