Berry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Raspberry Vinaigrette Recipe
This refreshing Berry Spinach Salad combines vibrant baby spinach with a medley of fresh berries and tangy goat cheese, topped with crunchy pecans and a zesty raspberry vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side, this salad offers a delightful balance of sweet, tart, and savory flavors with a nutritious boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup strawberries, halved
- ½ cup raspberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- ⅓ cup goat cheese, crumbled
- ⅓ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup pecans, roughly chopped
Dressing
- ½ recipe Raspberry Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the baby spinach, halved strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled goat cheese, and roughly chopped pecans. Gently toss to mix the ingredients evenly without bruising the berries.
- Add the dressing: Drizzle half of the prepared raspberry vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently again to ensure the dressing coats the salad ingredients thoroughly while preserving the fresh texture of the spinach and berries.
- Serve immediately: Plate the salad and serve right away to enjoy the freshest flavors and textures. The salad is best consumed immediately after dressing to prevent wilting and berry softening.
Notes
- Storage Tip: To maintain freshness, store salad ingredients separately and combine with dressing just before serving.
- This salad keeps well for up to 3 days if components are stored separately.
- Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor and texture.
- The raspberry vinaigrette can be homemade or store-bought, but fresh vinaigrette enhances the taste.
