Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring fresh spinach, crunchy broccoli, sweet blueberries, and a tangy poppy seed dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- For the dressing: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, broccoli florets, and fresh blueberries.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds and crumbled feta cheese, if using.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey. Add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: American