Berry Good Spinach Salad Recipes

BERRY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Add the spinach, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, red onion, goat cheese and pecans to a large mixing and toss together.
• Serve the salad with the raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

SPINACH BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss together the spinach, strawberries, blueberries, onion and pecans. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

BERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH SPICY MAPLE SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• To prepare the sunflower seeds, warm a small non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the sunflower seeds. Let the sunflower seeds warm up a bit, then pour in the maple syrup, a pinch of salt and a tiny dash of cayenne pepper, if desired. Toast the seeds while stirring constantly until most of the maple syrup has evaporated and the sunflower seeds are turning lightly golden on the edges, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the seeds to a plate to cool.
• In a serving bowl, combine the spinach, berries, crumbled goat cheese and sunflower seeds. In a small measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until emulsified.
• Just before serving, drizzle in enough vinaigrette to lightly coat the leaves (you might have leftover dressing) and gently toss (careful with those delicate raspberries!). Serve immediately.

BERRY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Mix sugar, mustard, poppy seeds, minced onion and salt in a food processor or blender. Gradually add oil, followed by vinegar. Chill at least 4 hours to allow flavors to blend.
• Combine spinach, pecans, red onion and berries in a large bowl. Toss with 1/3 cup chilled salad dressing. Refrigerate remaining dressing for future use.

SPINACH BERRY SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• For the dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, jam, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil in a slow stream and continue whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
• For the salad: Toss together the spinach, blackberries, onions and Candied Walnuts in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss. Using a vegetable peeler, shave some cheese over the top.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the walnuts and stir to coat. Raise the heat to medium, add the sugar and cook until the sugar is dissolved and caramelized, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then transfer the mixture to the baking sheet. Spread the nuts in a single layer. Let the walnuts cool until hardened, about 15 minutes.

BERRY DELIGHTFUL SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a small heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar until it begins to melt. Gently drag melted sugar to the center of pan so sugar melts evenly. Cook, without stirring, until sugar is dark reddish brown, about 15 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in pecans. Pour onto a foil-lined baking sheet; cool completely. Break pecans apart if necessary., In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and blueberries. Place the first six dressing ingredients in a blender; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., Just before serving, drizzle salad with dressing; toss to coat. Top with sugared pecans.

VERY BERRY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
• Toss together with salad and serve.

PERFECT SPINACHBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the spinach, strawberries, onion, and walnuts in a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the mixture and toss to coat evenly. Add the feta cheese and re-toss to combine.

BERRY GOOD SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place spinach in a bowl and then place the strawberries over the spianch. Then sprinkle the basil over the strawberries, then add cheese to your liking. Toss with dressing.
• If taking for lunch then take the dressing in a separate container.
• If using for a dinner salad, add some grilled chicken on top!