Description
A refreshing and vibrant Spinach & Fruit Salad featuring fresh baby spinach, sweet strawberries, blueberries, and toasted almonds, all tossed in a creamy, tangy honey-lemon dressing. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ½ cup milk
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- ½ cup mayonnaise or light mayonnaise
- 1½ tablespoons Onion Onion™ Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon honey
Salad
- 1 (10 ounce) package fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
- Fresh cracked black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the milk and lemon juice. Let it stand for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly. Then whisk in the mayonnaise, Onion Onion Seasoning, and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting flavors as desired.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the fresh baby spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, fresh blueberries, and toasted sliced almonds, ensuring an even distribution of fruit and nuts.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine all ingredients, making sure the dressing coats the leaves and fruit evenly.
- Finish and serve: If using, sprinkle the salad with crumbled goat cheese and add freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise.
- To toast almonds, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant.
- Goat cheese is optional and can be omitted for a dairy-free version or replaced with a vegan cheese alternative.
- This salad is best served immediately to prevent the spinach and fruit from becoming soggy.
- Onion Onion™ Seasoning can be substituted with a mix of dried onion powder and garlic powder if unavailable.
