Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Blueberry Spinach Salad & Homemade Orange Poppy Seed Dressing. This delightful salad combines fresh baby spinach, sweet blueberries, crunchy green apples, and creamy feta cheese, all topped with a tangy, homemade orange poppy seed dressing. Perfect for any occasion—from picnics to potlucks or as a light lunch—this nutritious dish is bursting with vitamins and minerals while providing a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1/2 pint blueberries
- 1 medium green apple
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 2.25 oz slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Wash spinach and blueberries thoroughly. Place spinach in a large salad bowl.
- Thinly slice or dice the green apple and add it to the bowl.
- Add blueberries, feta cheese crumbles, and slivered almonds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, orange juice, white wine vinegar, poppy seeds, lemon juice, sugar, ground ginger, salt, ground white pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg