Berry spinach salad
Baby spinach with strawberries, blueberries, feta and walnuts in a balsamic-Dijon dressing.
- Hands-on
- 7 min
- Total time
10 min, show breakdown
- Prep 7 min
- Cook 0 min
- Clean up 3 min
- Pans
- 0
- Ingredients
- 9
- Cost/serving
- $4.02
Per serving
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 10 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
- Net carbs
- 16 g
- Fat
- 31 g
High in (% Daily Value per serving): Vitamin K 377%, Vitamin C 84%, Folate 56%, Vitamin A 51%, Riboflavin (B2) 37%, Vitamin E 29%, Vitamin B6 28%, Magnesium 28%, Calcium 21%, Iron 21%, Vitamin B12 21%
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Already vegetarian, egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free.
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3 cups baby spinach (90 g), baby spinach
Same amount as: 720 mL.
½ cup strawberries (76 g)
Same amount as: 120 mL.
¼ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen (37 g)
Same amount as: 60 mL.
30 g feta, crumbled
Same amount as: 1 oz, about ¼ cup.
2 tbsp walnuts, chopped (15 g)
Same amount as: 30 mL.
- ¼ medium red onion (28 g)
1 tbsp olive oil (14 g)
Same amount as: 15 mL.
2 tsp balsamic vinegar (11 g)
Same amount as: 10 mL.
½ tsp Dijon mustard (2.5 g)
Same amount as: 2 mL.
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
1 serving per recipe
Serving size 1 plate (303 g raw)
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV* | Whole recipe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 385 | ||
| Total fat | 31 g | 39% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.3 g | 37% | |
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 595 mg | 26% | |
| Total carbohydrate | 22 g | 8% | |
| Dietary fiber | 6 g | 21% | |
| Total sugars | 12 g | ||
| Net carbs† | 16 g | ||
| Protein | 10 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.12 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 790 mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin A | 462 mcg | 51% | |
| Vitamin C | 76 mg | 84% | |
| Vitamin E | 4.4 mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin K | 453 mcg | 377% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.22 mg | 18% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.49 mg | 37% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.6 mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.47 mg | 28% | |
| Folate | 225 mcg | 56% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51 mcg | 21% | |
| Magnesium | 118 mg | 28% | |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 19% | |
| Selenium | 7.5 mcg | 14% |
Estimated, not verified. These numbers are calculated from typical ingredient data and haven't been checked against a lab or your brands. Check the labels of what you buy and confirm anything that matters to you, especially sodium, sugar and allergens.
* % Daily Value shows how much one serving adds to a 2,000-calorie day. † Net carbs is not on US labels; it is total carbs minus fiber, allulose, erythritol and half of other sugar alcohols. "To taste" amounts are counted as written. Counted items (eggs, cloves, spoons) use the rounded amount shown in the ingredient list. Vitamins and minerals are from raw ingredients; cooking lowers some, especially vitamin C and folate. How this is calculated.
Steps
In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper with a fork.
Done looks like: Thick and evenly brown, not separated. Slice the strawberries. Slice the onion as thin as you can. Break the walnuts into pieces.
Add the spinach and onion to the bowl and toss with the dressing.
Done looks like: Leaves lightly glossy, not wilted. Top with the berries, crumbled feta and walnuts.
Equipment
Chef's knife, 20 cm (8 in) $15–50
What to look for
- Comfortable handle that does not slip when wet
- Blade you can sharpen, or a cheap one you replace every few years
Skip: Knife blocks with 12 knives. A chef's knife and a small paring knife cover almost everything.
Cutting board $10–30
What to look for
- At least 30 × 40 cm (12 × 16 in), so food stays on it
- Wood or plastic; plastic goes in the dishwasher
Skip: Glass or stone boards. They dull knives fast.
What goes wrong
| What | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wilted, soggy leaves | Dressed too early. | Toss right before eating. Pack the dressing separately if you take it to work. |
| Harsh raw onion | Red onion is strong raw. | Soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain. |
Versions
| Version | Changes | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Original | As written. Hands-on 7 min, total 10 min. | 385 kcal 10 g protein 6 g fiber 16 g net carbs 31 g fat |
| Vegan | No feta. Also dairy-free. Hands-on 7 min, total 10 min. | 306 kcal 6.2 g protein 6 g fiber 15 g net carbs 24 g fat |
| Nut-free | Pumpkin seeds instead of walnuts. Hands-on 7 min, total 10 min. | 377 kcal 13 g protein 5.9 g fiber 16 g net carbs 29 g fat |
Notes
Allergies: removing an allergen from the recipe does not remove it from your kitchen or from other products. Check labels for "may contain" warnings.
Pregnancy: Use feta made from pasteurized milk (check the label).