Blueberry Spinach Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing
Blueberry Spinach Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together fresh baby spinach, sweet blueberries, and crunchy nuts, all drizzled with a zesty orange poppy seed dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a stunning side at any gathering. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, it’s both delicious and healthful, guaranteed to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups baby spinach (120g)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (150g)
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts (60g)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (60ml)
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds (30g)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (60ml)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (15g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, olive oil, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until combined.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach leaves, blueberries, and toasted nuts; toss gently.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately on plates or in a large serving bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg